Senior CNC Machinist & Process Leader

Edwards Vacuum; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Development

Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Buffalo, NY is seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist III to lead advanced machining operations and mentor others. You will troubleshoot complex issues, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across multiple machine types including HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer.

The role requires 8+ years of CNC experience, strong blueprint/GD&T skills, and the ability to lead root-cause analyses with engineers, while promoting a collaborative,

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

• 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.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex machining or process issues.
• Champion 6S workplace practices and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause analysis with engineers and team leaders when technical issues arise.
• Mentor and train junior machinists, supporting skill development and knowledge transfer.
• Recommend process optimizations and support pilot runs or new setups.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC programming basics

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

HMC

Mill-turn

Grinder

Balancer

Job description

Edwards Vacuum in Buffalo, NY is seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist III to lead advanced machining operations and mentor others. You will troubleshoot complex issues, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across multiple machine types including HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer.

The role requires 8+ years of CNC experience, strong blueprint/GD&T skills, and the ability to lead root-cause analyses with engineers, while promoting a collaborative,