Senior CNC Machinist - 12-Hour Shifts, 2-Week Rotations

Smith & Wesson; Houlton (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson in our manufacturing facility seeks an experienced machinist to fabricate components for pistols, revolvers and rifles using CNC mills and lathes. You will perform setup, load feeds, verify settings and maintain production logs.

Requirements include 3–5 years CNC experience, familiarity with Fanuc/Mazak/Okuma controls, and strict adherence to safety protocols. This is a 1st shift, 12-hour rotating schedule with emphasis on quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; prefer Associate's degree and/or equivalent experience in related discipline
• 3-5 years related experience is required (typically a CNC certification requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training)
• CNC certification preferred
• Extensive knowledge of CNC controls (ie: Fanuc, Yaznac, Mazak, Okuma), with experience operating Mazak, Mori Seiki, Matsuura, Okuma, Haas, Tsugami (Swiss Turn), and Citizen Screw machines
• Experience running CNC vertical and horizontal milling machines with 4 and 5 axes, and lathes with 7 and 9 axes
• Experience with off-line tool setter (Parlec helpful)
• Ability to interpret CMM reports and adjust CNC accordingly
• Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and the ability to adjust machines to a chart
• Must have math skills equal to that used in a machining environment

Responsibilities

• Performing all general/intermediate machinist duties and responsibilities
• 12 hour shifts on a rotating 2-week schedule
• Setting-up CNC equipment
• Loading feed mechanism
• Verifying settings adjusting and CNC accordingly
• Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintaining equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
• Managing and/or training a co-worker
• Ability to manage a normal work load operating at least 12 CNC machines
• Documenting actions by completing production and quality logs
• Working with floor supervisors and team leaders to maintain production schedules and limit waste
• Working with Quality Control personnel to maintain the highest quality product

Skills

CNC machining

Machinist

Set-up

Quality control

Safety procedures

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC Certification Preferred

Tools

Mazak

Fanuc

Okuma

Parlec

Job description

Smith & Wesson in our manufacturing facility seeks an experienced machinist to fabricate components for pistols, revolvers and rifles using CNC mills and lathes. You will perform setup, load feeds, verify settings and maintain production logs.

Requirements include 3–5 years CNC experience, familiarity with Fanuc/Mazak/Okuma controls, and strict adherence to safety protocols. This is a 1st shift, 12-hour rotating schedule with emphasis on quality and productivity.