Senior CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Tsugami equipment, Fanuc controls, precision machining, and CNC programming. Working closely with the Tooling Manager, this position plays an important role in producing high-quality precision components while improving productivity, equipment reliability, and machining processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Tsugami Swiss Turn lathes and related machining equipment.
• Perform complete machine setups, changeovers, tool changes, offset adjustments, and minor program edits.
• Monitor machining operations and make adjustments necessary to maintain quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment to verify dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Read, interpret, and make minor edits to G-code and M-code programs.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and production issues.

Experience & Qualifications

Required:

• 10 years of experience setting up and operating Tsugami Swiss Turn lathes.
• Strong working knowledge of Fanuc CNC controls, including program navigation, offsets, tool compensation, alarms, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of G-code and M-code programming, with the ability to read, understand, troubleshoot, and perform minor program edits at the machine.
• Experience performing complete machine setups and production changeovers.
• Experience machining precision components to tight tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T

Education & Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent machining experience preferred.
• Tsugami factory training or certification is a plus.

·         Machining: 10 years (Required)