Senior CNC Machinist — Precision, Setup & Programming

TECOMET; Haddon Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet in New Jersey is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist III to produce precision parts and operate, set up, and possibly program CNC mills, lathes and Wire EDM machines while following engineering drawings and work instructions.

The role emphasizes quality, GMP/GDP compliance, and continuous improvement within a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented environment. Experience with tooling, fixturing, and real‑time problem solving is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining experience.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Experience with tooling and fixturing.
• Ability to read measurements and maintain records.
• Strong safety and GMP awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and could program CNC mills, Wire EDM's, and CNC lathes within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings
• 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 andunderstandCNC 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
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Safety compliance

Team player

Programming (basic)

Machine setup

Education

High School Diploma

Tooling & Machining certificate

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Wire EDM

Measuring Equipment

Job description

Tecomet in New Jersey is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist III to produce precision parts and operate, set up, and possibly program CNC mills, lathes and Wire EDM machines while following engineering drawings and work instructions.

The role emphasizes quality, GMP/GDP compliance, and continuous improvement within a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented environment. Experience with tooling, fixturing, and real‑time problem solving is essential.