Machinist / Senior Machinist

Element Materials Technology; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding team at a leading testing, inspection, and certification company as a Machinist/Senior Machinist. This role involves performing a variety of machining assignments, mentoring junior machinists, and ensuring safety compliance. With a commitment to career growth and a collaborative environment, you'll play a vital role in creating a safer world through quality assurance and innovative practices. If you're passionate about machining and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0-10+ years of machining experience preferred.
• Advanced engineering qualifications and/or 6-8 years of experience in a machine shop.

Responsibilities

• Perform machining tasks according to customer specifications.
• Mentor and train less experienced machinists.
• Maintain equipment and schedule preventative maintenance.

Skills

Machining Experience

CNC Machine Operations

Haas CNC Programming

Safety Protocols

Computer Skills

Algebra and Geometry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Vocational Coursework

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Machinist / Senior Machinist to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Machining position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the department assigned, ensuring timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician must be proficient in core business skills including safety compliance, code of conduct, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties comparable to a machinist, with added skills from an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a mechanical-related field.
• Mentor and train less experienced machinists through effective communication of technical data.
• Explain machining techniques and specifications to teams, drawing from experience and expertise in best practices and customer specifications.
• Serve as a team lead, directing and coordinating workflow within the shop.
• Design, set up, and perform machining tasks according to customer specifications.
• Operate with minimal supervision, with technical input from managers or engineers.
• Maintain equipment and schedule preventative maintenance.
• Record and verify dimensions in accordance with quality assurance standards.
• Oversee machine shop responsibilities and maintain inventory of consumables.

Skills / Qualifications

• 0-10+ years of machining experience preferred.
• Experience with manual and CNC machine operations.
• Knowledge of various materials and applications.
• Familiarity with Haas CNC programming is preferred.
• Understanding of laboratory safety protocols.
• HS diploma or GED preferred; college or vocational coursework is a plus.
• Advanced engineering qualifications (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and/or 6-8 years of experience in a machine shop environment.
• Strong understanding of machining concepts, measurement instruments, and dimensional accuracy.
• Good knowledge of machine shop safety procedures.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry is a plus.

Company Overview

Element is a rapidly growing testing, inspection, and certification company with over 9,000 professionals across 270 sites in 30 countries. Our purpose is to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’ by ensuring product safety, compliance, and quality from R&D to production.

We foster a collaborative environment that empowers career growth and rewards excellence and integrity. Our work plays a vital role in creating a safer world.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we prioritize our people and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified candidates objectively, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.