Senior Machinist

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. in Leominster, MA, is seeking a Senior Machinist to operate and set up production machines on semi-complex jobs.

You will read blueprints, adjust feeds and speeds, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances while following lean manufacturing practices. The role involves measuring with micrometers and calipers, maintaining equipment, and documenting work travelers and inspection records.

Qualifications

• Three years related machining experience.
• Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
• Able to make machine set ups.
• Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.
• Able to effectively apply lean initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications.
• Able to use employee self-service systems to access online information and use specialized automated systems.
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and runs multiple production machines. Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and grinding parts.
• Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre-planned and established.
• Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction.
• Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined.
• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.
• Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.
• Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semicomplicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers and comparators.
• Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas.
• Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.
• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Lean initiatives

Quality inspection

Tools

Grinders

CNC lathes

Wire EDMs

Broaches

Manual equipment

Job description

Job Title: Senior Machinist

Pay Rate: $26.60/hr. to $30.00/hr. (Depending on Experience)

Location: Leominster, MA

Duration: PERM

Required to work with the following machines and equipment: Machines Grinders (OD, ID, profile, surface), CNC lathes, wire EDMs, broaches, manual equipment. Determine federate, spindle speeds, and depth of cut. Tooling & Work-holding Fixtures, arbors, vises, chucks, carriers, collets, and clamping systems. Inspection & Measurement (Less than .0005” tolerances) Micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, bore gauges, surface finish comparators, and other precision measurement devices. Materials & Handling Handling of raw stock, semi-finished, and finished components; use of hoists, carts, or lifts. Deburring of components and features being produced. Computer Systems Completion of required shop paperwork and/or electronic records (e.g., job travelers, inspection records, time reporting). Operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi?complex jobs.

Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with limited guidance in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and runs multiple production machines. Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and grinding parts.
• Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre?planned and established.
• Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction.
• Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined.
• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.
• Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.
• Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semicomplicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers and comparators.
• Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas.
• Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.
• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

Qualifications

• Three years related machining experience.
• Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
• Able to make machine set ups.
• Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.
• Able to effectively apply lean initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications.
• Able to use employee self?service systems to access on?line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e?mail).
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies