CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:
The CNC Machinist is a full-time, onsite precision manufacturing role in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for candidates searching for CNC Machinist, CNC Operator, Machine Operator, or Production Machinist opportunities. The role focuses on producing precision components, inspecting parts to engineering drawings, making machine adjustments, managing tooling, and maintaining consistent quality in a regulated, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. Opportunities are available across multiple shifts, with initial training typically completed on first shift.

Responsibilities:

• Operate CNC machining equipment to manufacture precision components according to engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and production requirements.
• Measure and inspect machined parts using appropriate precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy and conformance to print.
• Make CNC machine offsets and process adjustments during production runs to maintain tolerances, part quality, and process consistency.
• Change cutting tools, inserts, and other tooling as required, and monitor tool wear throughout production.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, routine equipment checks, and general troubleshooting to support equipment reliability and production uptime.
• Monitor machining operations for quality issues, dimensional variation, abnormal tool wear, and other conditions that could affect finished components.
• Follow established manufacturing procedures, quality requirements, safety standards, and documentation practices within a regulated production environment.
• Support production goals by maintaining efficient cycle times, minimizing scrap, and operating multiple machines when trained and qualified.

Qualifications:

• Previous CNC machining, CNC machine operation, or precision manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience measuring machined components and performing in-process inspection using precision measurement equipment.
• Working knowledge of CNC offsets, including the ability to explain when and how offsets are adjusted during a production run.
• Experience changing cutting tools and managing basic tooling requirements in a machining environment.
• Ability to perform basic machine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities.
• Ability to work full time onsite in West Chester, Pennsylvania and complete initial training on first shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, documentation, and production standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a high-volume or production CNC machining environment.
• Experience operating and monitoring multiple CNC machines simultaneously.
• Experience manufacturing tight-tolerance precision components.
• Previous experience in medical device, aerospace, automotive, or another regulated manufacturing environment.