Senior CNC Machinist: Precision Setup & Tooling Expert

TECOMET; Palmyra (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist III to operate, set up and possibly program CNC mills, wire EDMs and lathes. You will read drawings, maintain tolerances, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Palmyra, New Jersey, the role requires 5+ years of CNC experience, strong measurement skills, and attention to safety and documentation. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years CNC machining experience.

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 setups 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
• 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

Quality control

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Documentation

Programming

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship

Tools

Measuring equipment

CNC machine tools

Job description

Tecomet is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist III to operate, set up and possibly program CNC mills, wire EDMs and lathes. You will read drawings, maintain tolerances, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Palmyra, New Jersey, the role requires 5+ years of CNC experience, strong measurement skills, and attention to safety and documentation. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet production goals.