Senior CNC Machinist - Precision, Setup & Programming

TECOMET; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist III to produce precision parts by operating, setting up, and possibly programming CNC mills, wires EDMs and lathes in accordance with engineering drawings. You will maintain quality, safety, and documentation per GMP/GDP standards and contribute to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read blueprints, set offsets, and verify tolerances with precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred.
• GCSE/NVQ Maths and English is desirable (UK only).

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and could program CNC mills, Wire EDMs, and CNC lathes within specified tolerances.
• Propose new production set ups and change offsets/tooling in machines as part of the new setup.
• Perform difficult CNC Machinist work including progressive machining of a variety of parts and different metals where very close tolerances must be maintained.
• Read and evaluate blueprints or specifications.
• Troubleshoot and understand CNC programs and processes.
• Improve and produce work Instructions.
• Assist Engineering with redesigning fixtures to increase quality standards and productivity, change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear.
• Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting readings.
• Propose adjusted speeds and feeds for different machining requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule.
• Perform hand finishing.
• Always Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cards.
• Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues.
• Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity.
• Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system.
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Tooling setup

Offsets programming

Quality control

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Machinist apprenticeship/Associate degree preferred

Job description

Tecomet is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist III to produce precision parts by operating, setting up, and possibly programming CNC mills, wires EDMs and lathes in accordance with engineering drawings. You will maintain quality, safety, and documentation per GMP/GDP standards and contribute to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read blueprints, set offsets, and verify tolerances with precision measuring tools.