Job Ref: # 4299691
Date Posted: 8/21/2025 7:41:28 PM
City, State: Chicopee, MA
Salary (USD): $25 - $35
Description
Job Description
Job Title: CNC Machinist
Reports To: Shift Leader
Department: Production
Effective Date: 4/1/2025
Approval Date: 4/1/2025
Approved by: Jennifer Morin
Job Summary:
Under limited supervision, the CNC Machinist will set up production jobs on CNC mills/lathes in conformance with customer blueprints. This role involves documenting completed processes for transfer to production and defining the measurements of all critical features of produced parts.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operate CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, and grinders.
- Machine parts to customer specifications from blueprints.
- Write and edit programs at the machine controller using G Code.
- Design and manufacture fixturing.
- Assist operators in setup, tooling, and troubleshooting.
- Continually improve cycle times, processes, setup, and tooling.
- Provide input to estimators on machine run times, fixturing, and tooling requirements.
- Verify conformance to dimensions, alignments, and clearance of finished parts.
- Develop programs for machines based on solid models and drawings using Master Cam.
- Work closely with NPI teams to develop methods for manufacturing of designs.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Vocational training in metal fabrication or machining, with relevant work experience as a substitute.
- Proficiency using calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and height/depth gauges.
- Thorough understanding of blueprints and geometric tolerances.
- Functional understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Computer skills and knowledge of software used for Shop Floor Control/job tracking.
- Self-starter and self-motivated individual.
- Ability to identify complex problems and develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent plus vocational training in metal fabrication or machining.
- Certificate/degree in precision machining preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires standing for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to bend, twist, and reach.
- Must be able to perform repetitive physical tasks.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Precinmac is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Precinmac Values Statement:
We are bound by Trust; we express our Gratitude, we lead with Action, we are poised for Growth, and we are driven by Excellence.
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