Precision Machinist — 3rd Shift (CNC/Lab)

Element Materials Technology; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential ($2/hr)

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Fairfield, OH is seeking a skilled Machinist for the 3rd shift to manufacture precision test specimens and components from metals and engineering materials. You will operate CNC mills, lathes and manual machines, ensuring tight tolerances and surface finishes, while reading drawings and GD&T.

Collaborate with technicians, engineers and metallurgists, program CNC machines, and maintain quality documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional machining experience.
• Experience operating CNC machining equipment.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, feeds, speeds, and workholding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot machining issues.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with technicians, engineers, and laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Machine test specimens from metals, alloys, composites, and other engineering materials.
• Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, lathes, saws, grinders, and related equipment.
• Program CNC machines and make program adjustments as necessary.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and GD&T.
• Manufacture specimens for tensile, fatigue, fracture toughness, compression, impact, hardness, corrosion, metallurgical, and other materials testing.
• Select tooling, cutting parameters, workholding, and machining processes based on material and specimen requirements.
• Perform precision machining to tight dimensional tolerances and specified surface finishes.
• Inspect completed specimens using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measurement equipment.
• Verify specimen dimensions and quality before releasing work for laboratory testing.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.
• Identify machining or material issues and work with laboratory and engineering personnel to resolve them.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas in accordance with Element's safety and quality requirements.
• Follow applicable ASTM, ISO, customer, and Element procedures and specifications.
• Prioritize work to meet customer turnaround requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve quality, productivity, and laboratory turnaround time.

Skills

3+ years machining experience

CNC machining experience

Machining processes & tooling

Reading drawings & GD&T

Precision measurement equipment

Attention to detail & quality

Troubleshooting machining issues

Independent work with collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Element Materials Technology in Fairfield, OH is seeking a skilled Machinist for the 3rd shift to manufacture precision test specimens and components from metals and engineering materials. You will operate CNC mills, lathes and manual machines, ensuring tight tolerances and surface finishes, while reading drawings and GD&T.

Collaborate with technicians, engineers and metallurgists, program CNC machines, and maintain quality documentation.