Onsite Machinist — Precision Parts & Fixtures

System One (old); SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an experienced, hands-on Machinist to support our internal machine shop and engineering teams in South Plainfield, NJ. This contract-to-hire role may be full-time or part-time, and onsite work is required.

You will operate machine shop equipment, read drawings, use precision tools, and collaborate with engineers to develop machining solutions while maintaining a safe, organized shop.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on machining experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated machining skills.
• Ability to independently read engineering drawings and fabricate parts to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Machinist certification, apprenticeship, or technical/vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine shop equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair precision parts, fixtures, and components for Fab equipment and engineering needs
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, dimensions, and tolerances
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and quality
• Work directly with engineers and technicians to understand requirements and develop practical machining solutions
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized machine shop
• As our needs grow, support the expansion and development of a more comprehensive internal machine shop capability

Skills

Machining

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Machinist certification/training

Job description

System One is seeking an experienced, hands-on Machinist to support our internal machine shop and engineering teams in South Plainfield, NJ. This contract-to-hire role may be full-time or part-time, and onsite work is required.

You will operate machine shop equipment, read drawings, use precision tools, and collaborate with engineers to develop machining solutions while maintaining a safe, organized shop.