Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Machinist/Fabricator to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining complex CNC and manual machining equipment to produce precision metal and plastic components. Program. operate and maintain Mills, Lates, Brake Presses, Punch Presses and various other fabracation machines. Your expertise will ensure that parts meet strict quality standards and specifications, contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machining technologies and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Review drawings, CAD models, and instructions to understand specifications.
Select appropriate machines and position or load material for the job.
Monitor machine while working to ensure proper function/parts.
Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
Troubleshoot, repair and maintain machines and tooling.
Must be able to tram manual mill heads and indicate vises.
Must understand, and be able to program, basic G and M Code.
Must be able to calculate feeds and speeds.
Must understand thread pitch and calculate feeds based on threat pitch.
Read and interpret 3D Cad models and drawings for accurate component fabrication.
Inspect finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and maximize efficiency.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols.
Operate CNC machines such as CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinders, utilizing Fanuc or similar control systems to produce precise components.
Interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models using SolidWorks and other CAD software to determine machining requirements.
Program CNC machines using G-code, M-code, and CAM programming techniques to ensure accurate machining operations.
Set up machining tools, fixtures, tooling, and measurement instruments including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
Conduct precision measurements during manufacturing and quality inspections to verify dimensions against specifications using measurement tools and GD&T standards.
Perform machine setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance to maintain optimal performance.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance workflow processes within the machining environment.
Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and technical drawings for complex parts involving plastics injection molding or metal fabrication.
Use manual machining tools such as hand tools, grinders, and lathes for finishing or prototype work when necessary.
Collaborate with engineering teams on tooling design modifications and process improvements for CNC programming or manual operations.

Experience

Proven experience as a senior machinist or fabricator in a manufacturing environment with extensive knowledge of CNC machining (lathe and milling).
Proficiency in CNC programming languages including G-code and M-code; experience with Fanuc controls is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T standards, mechanical blueprint interpretation, and measurement techniques for quality control.
Skilled in operating a variety of machining tools such as grinders, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), power tools, and hand tools.
Familiarity with CAD software like SolidWorks or CAD programs for part design review and modification.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including plastics injection molding is a plus.
Ability to perform machine setup accurately while adhering to safety protocols; basic math skills are essential for precise measurements.
Experience working in lean manufacturing environments with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
Requires strong math skills including conversation of fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
Requires ability to visualize how to take a flat pattern and identify the sequence and settings required to program the machine to produce the finished part to print.
Requires basic understanding of 3D models.
Must have the ability to use dial and Vermeer calipers as well as machinist squares and protractors.
Advanced understanding of feeds and speeds as well as tool selection.
Good computer skills.
Experience with CNC Mills/Lathes/Fabrication equipment as well as manual machines.
Basic understanding of different materials.
Proven experience in operating fabrication machinery or similar equipment.
Strong Attention to detail and ability to follow technical specifications.
Excellent problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities.

Join us if you’re passionate about precision machining! Bring your mechanical expertise into a collaborative setting where innovation meets craftsmanship—making a tangible impact through every component you produce!

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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