Sr. CNC Machinist

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems is seeking a Sr. CNC Machinist (Lathe) to program, setup and operate two CNC lathes with live tooling and manual lathes. You will supervise operators and ensure precision parts are produced to tight tolerances.

The role requires extensive CNC experience, strong math skills, and the ability to read complex drawings. Join a team focused on high-quality grinding and material processing equipment in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC experience including programming, setup and operation.
• Proficient in tool selection and multi-axis setup.
• Strong math and geometry skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and modify G-Code programs to make parts optimally.
• Tool selection including optimum cutting tools, speeds and feed rates.
• Setup including multi-axis and tight tolerance (to 0.0001").
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to use inspection tools including calipers and micrometers.
• Inspect or provide parts to the QC Inspector for inspection.
• Train and support CNC Operators with large quantity runs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC lathe operation

G-Code

Tool selection

Supervision

Reading drawings

Inspection tools

Mathematics/geometry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HAAS lathes

Live tooling

Job description

Hosokawa provides size reduction systems and powder processing solutions for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, mineral, plastics, and cosmetic applications. Throughout our history, we have led the industry in coarse to ultra-fine grinding, classification, mixing, drying, containment, compaction, and analytical equipment.

The Sr. CNC Machinist (Lathe) is responsible for all turned machining, both manual and CNC lathe operation. This includes CNC programming for machined parts, tool selection, setup and operation. This position is responsible for the supervision of operators and the running of two CNC lathes with live tooling and manual lathes.

Essential Duties

• Write and modify G-Code programs to make parts optimally
• Tool selection including optimum cutting tools, speeds and feed rates
• Setup including multi-axis and tight tolerance (to 0.0001")
• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to use inspection tools including calipers and micrometers
• Inspect or provide parts to the QC Inspector for inspection
• Train and support CNC Operators with large quantity runs
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machines
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years using CNC including programming, tool selection, setup and operation
• 3+ years programming in G-Code
• 3+ years in tooling/cutter selection
• 1+ year supervising operators
• Ability to self-inspect parts and use inspection tools accurately (calipers and micrometers)
• Strong mathematical acumen - addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and geometry

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years programming and optimizing programs for tuned parts
• 5+ years with live tooling
• 3+ years with HAAS lathes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visually inspect components and accurately read and use inspection tools, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to stand, twist, turn, and /or bend for extended periods, up to 8 hours per workday, as required to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary/Rate Range:

* $56,473 -$95,976

Salaries/Rates will vary and may be above or below this rate commensurate with several factors including experience, education, training, location, and merit.

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with Hosokawa, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.