Senior CNC Machinist & Process Optimization Lead

Wastequip; Greenwood (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan Options

Dental Plan Options

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Accident & Dismemberment

Travel Insurance

Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Hospital & Critical Illness

401(k) with company match

Pet Insurance (voluntary)

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Grandparent Leave

Paid Bonding Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wastequip is seeking a skilled Machinist III to lead complex CNC operations and optimize processes for lathes and milling. You will mentor junior staff, interpret blueprints with GD&T, and drive improvements with Engineering on new products.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of advanced machining experience, strong Fanuc/CNC programming skills, and a deep understanding of tooling and setup optimization. This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement across manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification a plus.
• 5+ years of advanced machining experience.
• Strong proficiency in CNC programming (Fanuc a plus).
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup and operation of complex CNC and multi-axis machining centers.
• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for efficiency and quality.
• Interpret advanced blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specs.
• Determine optimal machining methods, tooling strategies, and work holding solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex machining and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (cycle time, scrap reduction, standardization).
• Collaborate with Engineering on NPI and process validation.
• Train, mentor, and coach Machinist I and II employees.
• Support development of standard work, setup sheets, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production standards.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading & GD&T

Mentoring junior machinists

Process improvement

Troubleshooting complex machining

Multi-axis machining

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification (plus)

Tools

Fanuc controls

Machining centers (5-axis/multi-axis)

Job description

Wastequip is seeking a skilled Machinist III to lead complex CNC operations and optimize processes for lathes and milling. You will mentor junior staff, interpret blueprints with GD&T, and drive improvements with Engineering on new products.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of advanced machining experience, strong Fanuc/CNC programming skills, and a deep understanding of tooling and setup optimization. This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement across manufacturing