Precision Machinist - Night Shift (CNC/Lab)

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

Job summary

Element is seeking a skilled Machinist for the 3rd shift (Sun-Thu) to manufacture precision test specimens for materials testing. You will operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, lathes, saws, grinders, and related equipment to meet tight dimensional and surface finish requirements.

Join a lab-focused team that collaborates with engineers and metallurgists to support some of the world’s most demanding industries.

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 adjust programs as necessary.
• Read and interpret 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, parameters, workholding, and machining processes.
• Perform precision machining to tight dimensional tolerances and specified surface finishes.
• Inspect specimens using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measurement equipment.
• Verify specimen dimensions and quality before releasing for laboratory testing.
• Maintain 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 of professional machining

Experience operating CNC machining

Machining processes, tooling, feeds, &

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Manual mills

Saws

Grinders

Job description

Element is seeking a skilled Machinist for the 3rd shift (Sun-Thu) to manufacture precision test specimens for materials testing. You will operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, lathes, saws, grinders, and related equipment to meet tight dimensional and surface finish requirements.

Join a lab-focused team that collaborates with engineers and metallurgists to support some of the world’s most demanding industries.