Senior CNC Machinist – 2nd Shift Leader

Atlas Copco Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development

Parental Leave

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to operate high-precision machines and mentor junior teammates on second shift. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement in an advanced manufacturing setting.

You will troubleshoot HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer operations while driving root-cause analysis with engineers and leads. A strong focus on process optimization and SOP compliance is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of CNC machining experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and CNC programming basics.
• Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, setups, and precision adjustments.
• Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Expertly operate and troubleshoot HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer machines across various part families.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in safety, quality, and SOP compliance.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve complex machining or process issues.
• Champion 6S workplace practices and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause analysis in collaboration with engineers and team leaders when technical issues arise.
• Mentor and train junior machinists, supporting skill development and team knowledge transfer.
• Recommend process optimizations and support pilot runs or new setups as needed.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC programming basics

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

HMC

Mill-turn

Grinder

Balancer

Job description

Edwards Vacuum in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to operate high-precision machines and mentor junior teammates on second shift. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement in an advanced manufacturing setting.

You will troubleshoot HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer operations while driving root-cause analysis with engineers and leads. A strong focus on process optimization and SOP compliance is required.