Senior Milling Machinist, 1st Shift

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

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Job Scope

The Milling Machinist sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. The Machinist is responsible for ensuring the product is loaded and unloaded correctly per standard operating procedures.

Day Shift:

Monday - Thursday 5:00am – 3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Perform general set-ups on both Milling and Turning Machines to ensure maximum utilization -or- perform advanced set-ups on single machine type.
• Mentors and trains level 1, 2, and 3 machinists.
• Efficiently troubleshoots advanced set-up and programming issues with all relevant Cell equipment.
• Work with CNC Programmer and Process Engineers to improve Cell processes.
• Participate in NPI projects to incorporate Cell processes.
• Work closely with Maintenance personnel/Process Engineering to ensure proper machine operation.
• Administrative duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Generally, requires 3-5 years of Acumed Machining and Set-up experience, or 6-8 years external experience.
• Successful completion of Tooling U and/or Machining Classes, or equivalent.
• Mastery of Level 1, 2, and 3 competencies on Acumed Machinist Career Ladder and Qualifications.
• Ability to Set-up, troubleshoot and operate a variety of machine tools to close tolerances.
• Proven ability to read, understand, and troubleshoot CNC Machine programming.
• Perform difficult set-ups efficiently, read drawings including GD&T, use precision measuring instruments and perform shop math calculations.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively complex machining assignments.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to read, understand and complete all documentation.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.