Senior CNC Milling Machinist - Lead & Mentor Precision

Acumed; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumed LLC is seeking a Milling Machinist to set up and operate a range of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. The role ensures proper loading/unloading per SOPs and supports continuous improvement within the manufacturing Cell.

Day shift runs Monday through Thursday, with responsibilities including mentoring junior machinists and solving advanced set-up challenges in collaboration with CNC programmers and process engineers. Strong reading of drawings and GD&T is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years Acumed machining/set-up experience or 6–8 years external experience.
• Ability to read drawings including GD&T and understand shop prints.
• Proficient in shop math and use of precision measuring instruments.
• Experience mentoring level 1–3 machinists and working with CNC programming.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform general set-ups on Milling and Turning Machines to maximize utilization or advanced set-ups on a single machine type.
• Mentor and train level 1, 2, and 3 machinists.
• Troubleshoot advanced set-up and programming issues with Cell equipment.
• Collaborate with CNC Programmer and Process Engineers to improve Cell processes.
• Participate in NPI projects to incorporate Cell processes.
• Work closely with Maintenance/Process Engineering to ensure proper machine operation.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Read drawings

GD&T

Shop math

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Tooling U Machining Classes

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Acumed LLC is seeking a Milling Machinist to set up and operate a range of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. The role ensures proper loading/unloading per SOPs and supports continuous improvement within the manufacturing Cell.

Day shift runs Monday through Thursday, with responsibilities including mentoring junior machinists and solving advanced set-up challenges in collaboration with CNC programmers and process engineers. Strong reading of drawings and GD&T is essential.