Senior CNC Swiss/Mill Turn Machinist

AP PROFESSIONAL; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in medical devices is seeking Level II and III CNC Swiss/Mill Turn Machinists. The role involves operating advanced CNC machines, programming, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers competitive hourly pay, a sign-on bonus, and exceptional benefits starting on the first day of employment.

Benefits

Bonus Plan

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Product Discounts

Paid Holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Medical, Vision, and Dental effective first day

Qualifications

• 3+ years using advanced G-code programming on Swiss style and Mill turn machines.
• Experienced with multi-axis programs and close tolerances.
• Ability to troubleshoot and train junior machinists.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot complex process issues and support training of Level I.
• Program, set-up, and inspect parts to ensure quality.
• Participate in KPI meetings and mentor new employees.

Skills

G-code programming

Complex tool path programming

Troubleshooting

Mentorship

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school completion

Tools

CAM software (PartMaker, Esprit)

Job description

AP Executive Staffing is hiring Level II and III CNC Swiss/Mill Turn Machinist to work either 2nd or 3rd shifts for our customer, a rapidly growing manufacturer of complex medical devices located in the East Rochester, NY region.The CNC Swiss/Mill Turn Machinist programs, sets up, and operates Swiss style and Mill Turn CNC machines along with a variety of other machine tools. Working from part prints, process sheets, quality documentation, and CAD models to produce precision components to print.

Essential functions include:

Level II

• Review complex drawings and GT&D.
• Program and troubleshoot complex tool paths.
• Troubleshoot complicated process issues independently.
• Support training of Level I Machinist and Operators.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Work with other departments on projects, designs, and process improvements.

Level III

• Program, set-up, run parts, inspect, and make adjustments to produce conforming parts
• Support Discovery and Engineering on rapid prototyping and urgent request.
• Write and implement Macros.
• Support and train new employees on work order line clearances
• Mentor new employees and evaluate training requirements to meet KPI targets.
• Monitor Hourly Productivity & Quality report and resolve issues to meet daily targets.
• Participate in daily KPI meetings focused on identifying and resolving issues impacting goals

SKILL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years’ advanced G-code programming, setting-up and operating Swiss style and Mill turn machines
• 3+ years experience writing complex, multi Axis programs (3+ Axis) precision parts
• 3+ years’ experience using CAM software (i.e. PartMaker or Esprit) to generate G-code automatically or semi-automatically based on the machining setup.
• 3+ years’ experience working with close tolerances in a variety of metals.

SKILL/EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES:

• Completion of trade school preferred.
• Partmaker/Esprit experience preferred
• Knowledge of SPC preferred.

SHIFT HOURS: 2nd shift 2pm - 10pm / 3rd shift 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

HOURLY RANGE: $25-$38/hour + $3000 sign-on bonus and outstanding benefits:

• Bonus Plan, 401(k) plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Product Discounts
• Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Time
• Medical, Vision and Dental effective first day of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: lift and/or carry from 10-30 lbs (some heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.); sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to eight hours per day in a manufacturing environment