Senior Machinist

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Machinist to join the Cardiovascular-focused prototype shop in Danvers, MA. The role entails hands-on fabrication of prototype components, independent planning, and collaboration with engineers on manufacturability and quick-turn changes.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of machining experience with manual mills/lathes, ability to read drawings, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and shop organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, or machining certificate preferred.
• 3+ years of machining experience with prototype, short-run, tooling, fixture, or custom components.
• Experience with manual mills, lathes, saws, grinders, sanders and general machine shop equipment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototype components and support development of new products.
• Machine metal and plastic components utilizing shop equipment.
• Review incoming work orders for scheduling and completeness.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and the shop kept clean, organized, and safe.
• Lead machine shop enhancement projects and mentor others as needed.
• Provide design consulting to engineering and inspect/reverse engineer parts.

Skills

Machining expertise

ProtoTRAK operation

Reading engineering drawings

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical machining certificate preferred

Tools

ProtoTRAK mills

ProtoTRAK lathes

Calipers & micrometers

CAD / SolidWorks familiarity

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function

Fabrication Operations

Job Category

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for Sr. Machinist. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Machinist will serve as a key technical resource within a small, modern prototype machine shop supporting a rapidly growing medical device company. This role requires a hands‑on machinist who can independently plan, set up, machine, inspect, and troubleshoot complex prototype components while collaborating directly with engineers on design intent, manufacturability, tooling, fixtures, and quick‑turn design changes. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities shift and creative problem‑solving is essential.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products by fabricating prototype components.
• Fabricate metal and plastic components utilizing machine shop equipment.
• Execute work orders in a timely manner.
• Review incoming work orders for scheduling and completeness.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and shop is kept in a clean, organized, and safe state.
• Assist others with machine shop services as required.
• Provide design consulting to engineering.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and reverse engineer parts to be remade and or modified.
• Lead machine shop enhancement projects
• Order tooling, shop supplies, and consumables as needed to support machine shop operations.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for complex machining, prototype fabrication, tooling, fixture, and quick‑turn engineering support requests.
• Collaborate with engineers to review designs, identify manufacturability concerns, recommend practical improvements, and support rapid design iterations.
• Independently plan machining approaches, setups, tooling selections, work holding strategies, and inspection methods for prototype and low‑volume components.
• Mentor less experienced machinists or shop users on safe equipment operation, machining best practices, setup techniques, and inspection methods.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve shop workflow, equipment utilization, tooling organization, safety, and turnaround time.
• Maintain high standards for part quality by verifying dimensions, finishes, fit, and function before releasing completed work to engineering or manufacturing teams.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, or machining certificate preferred.
• 3+ years of machining experience preferred, including prototype, short‑run, tooling, fixture, or custom component work.
• Strong hands‑on experience with manual mills, lathes, saws, grinders, sanders, and general machine shop equipment.
• Experience operating ProtoTRAK mills and lathes preferred, especially SX and RX controls.
• Strong all‑around machining knowledge with the ability to independently plan setups, select tooling, establish machining sequences, and troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to machine a variety of materials including aluminum, stainless steel, tool steel, plastics, and other engineering materials.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, models, and verbal instructions.
• Strong understanding of tolerances, fits, finishes, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Ability to inspect completed work using standard measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and pin gauges.
• Experience working directly with engineers to provide manufacturability feedback and support rapid design iterations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing changing priorities and quick‑turn requests.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to reverse engineer, modify, repair, or improve existing parts and assemblies.
• Detail‑oriented and quality‑focused, with a strong commitment to accuracy, safety, and shop organization.
• Computer literacy required; basic SolidWorks or CAD experience preferred.
• Experience in a medical device, regulated manufacturing, R&D, prototype, or product development environment preferred.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $45,000 - $73,500.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑and‑long‑term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program.
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on August 25, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson: Changing health for humanity

We’re building a world where complex diseases are prevented and cured, treatments are smarter and less invasive—and solutions are personal.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Accountability, Agile Manufacturing, Communication, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Mechanical Equipments, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Process Oriented, Prototyping, Quality Control (QC), Structural Fabrication, Technologically Savvy, Time Management