Senior CNC Machinist

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.; Milton, Northern (VT, KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Afternoon shift premium 25%

On-site fitness center

Private campus land (700 acres)

Climate-controlled environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Husky Technologies is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist at our Milton, VT campus to set up, operate and optimize CNC equipment for high-precision parts. You will read blueprints, follow instructions and ensure safety while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will mentor technicians, maintain tooling, document production and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality and delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machines independently.
• Strong understanding of CNC machine controls and processes.
• Basic understanding of G-code and CNC programming fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines such as mills, lathes, drills, grinders and other equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed.
• Maintain tooling and select the correct tools for each operation.
• Inspect completed parts using measuring instruments and gages to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Perform part cleaning and finishing operations as required.
• Make quality decisions regarding part conformance, finish, and workmanship standards.
• Communicate equipment, tooling, quality or process concerns to supervisors and team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process improvements and manufacturing capability studies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Programming, Engineering, Maintenance and other team members to meet production, quality and delivery objectives.
• Provide training, mentoring or guidance to other technicians as needed.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and safe.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprints interpretation

G-code basics

Measuring tools

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Measuring instruments

Inspection tools

Job description

Are you looking to join a world-class manufacturing organization? At Husky TechnologiesTM, we produce industry-leading equipment in a clean, modern manufacturing environment. We offer employees the opportunity to grow their careers, contribute to meaningful work and help create technologies that touch millions of lives every day.

Why Join Team Husky?

• Outstanding 401(k) contribution AND match program
• 25% Afternoon Shift premium
• On-site fitness center
• 700 acres of private land to walk, bike, run or cross-country ski
• Well-lit, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Industry-recognized training and development opportunities
• Amazing team – we are the best in the world at what we do!

Our Milton Campus

Husky’s primary United States manufacturing facility is located in Milton, Vermont on a large, beautiful campus just 30 minutes north of downtown Burlington. This 280,000 square foot bright, clean manufacturing environment is set on 700 acres of private land. It features on-site amenities for our team members and guests, and one of the strongest safety records in the industry.

Job Description

Salary Range: $32 - $36 per hour

Summary of Role: As a Senior CNC Machinist, you will set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machining equipment to produce high-quality parts with tight tolerances. You will work from blueprints, work instructions, and established processes to machine, inspect and verify precision parts while maintaining a safe, clean and productive work environment. In addition to machining responsibilities, you will serve as a technical resource by supporting continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and helping develop machining standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC machines such as mills, lathes, drills, grinders and other equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed.
• Maintain tooling and select the correct tools for each operation.
• Inspect completed parts using measuring instruments and gages to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Perform part cleaning and finishing operations as required.
• Make quality decisions regarding part conformance, finish, and workmanship standards.
• Communicate equipment, tooling, quality or process concerns to supervisors and team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process improvements and manufacturing capability studies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Programming, Engineering, Maintenance and other team members to meet production, quality and delivery objectives.
• Provide training, mentoring or guidance to other technicians as needed.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and safe.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of CNC machining experience
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machines independently
• Strong understanding of CNC machine controls and processes
• Basic understanding of G-code and CNC programming fundamentals
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions
• Ability to use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators and gages
• Experience maintaining close tolerances in a precision manufacturing environment
• Solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Understand, write and speak basic and technical English
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a variety of CNC mills, lathes, grinding equipment and multi-axis machining centers
• Ability to write, edit or interpret CNC programs
• Experience training and mentoring other machinists
• Experience investigating machining issues or non-conformance events
• Experience working with the metric system
• Technical education, vocational training or manufacturing certificate
• Ability to work a variety of shifts if required

Husky Technologies TM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly,Husky Technologies TM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge,b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).