Mill Machinist

WessDel-Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

WessDel-Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Junior CNC Mill Set Up Machinist to set up medium complexity jobs on CNC mills, ensuring defect-free parts within estimated timelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the programming department and maintaining a clean, organized work area. You will edit G-code as needed, monitor tooling and fixtures, and help improve processes while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions; write simple correspondence; communicate effectively.
• Basic math concepts including geometry and trigonometry applied to job tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with standard procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic data recording.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC mills for medium complexity jobs and produce parts efficiently.
• Collaborate with programming to prove out new programs and ensure defect-free processes.
• Complete setups and production runs within estimated timeframes.
• Follow company procedures for tool naming, fixtures, and safety practices.
• Inspect parts to tolerance and maintain accurate data records including cycle times.
• Troubleshoot technical problems at the machine and edit G-code as needed.

Skills

Communications

Dependability

Planning/Organizing

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Reasoning Ability

Mathematical Ability

Language Ability

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The Junior CNC Mill Set Up Machinist is responsible for setting up medium complexity jobs, new or repeat, on CNC mills to achieve defect-free results within estimated timeframes. Operating shop equipment, this role focuses on timely task completion to meet both external and internal customer expectations. The Junior CNC Mill Set Up Machinist plays a vital part in complying with company procedures, machining complex parts, collaborating with the programming department, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Successfully set up most CNC mills and produce parts efficiently without assistance from programming.
• Complete setups and production runs within estimated timeframes.
• Collaborate with the programming department to set up and prove out new programs on most CNC mills, ensuring error-free processes.
• Comply with and support all company procedures, including CNC programming naming conventions, standardized tool list templates, and defect reporting.
• Machine complex parts in various materials using a variety of machine tools, adjusting speeds, feeds, and tooling.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of fixture & work holding design and manufacturing using MDI or manual machines.
• Display expertise in cutting tool selection and work holding methods.
• Efficiently edit G code at the machine control while adhering to company procedures for CNC program editing and saving.
• Inspect parts to customer print tolerances of .0005” using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Troubleshoot technical problems at the machine and resolve them promptly.
• Accurately estimate job and task completion times to aid scheduling.
• Maintain accurate data records for jobs, including cycle times.
• Ensure accurate part counts, maintain a clean work area, and adhere to safety regulations.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of customer products and documents.
• Adhere to company policies, corporate and departmental, and meet teamwork and behavior standards.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and align with company core values.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance standards, starting and ending breaks on time.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Communications

Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Dependability

Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning/Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Quality

Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity

Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.

Mathematical Ability:

• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

MS Office

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job requires no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk or hear, use hands or fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.