CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About PrecisionX Group:

PrecisionX Group is a leading provider of precision metal components, serving critical industries such as aerospace & defense, medical devices, satellite & space, electric vehicles, mining, and semiconductors. By uniting the specialized expertise of GEM, Coining, National Manufacturing, Ditron, MSK Precision Products, and Hudson Technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced manufacturing solutions. Our core capabilities include machining, deep drawing and progressive stamping, Swiss machining, micro stamping, and transfer press. 

Our team consists of over 600 employees, located in CT, NJ, NY, and FL. With our collective expertise, our strong foundation in metal manufacturing techniques, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation, PrecisionX Group is committed to delivering superior products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Position Summary:

The CNC WIRE-EDM Machinist sets up, programs, and operates CNC wire and EDM equipment to produce tooling and parts to print, while supporting inspection, tooling inventory, and overall tool room performance.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Essential Functions:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each stated essential function, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Machine setup, programming, and operation
• Analyze and interpret drawings, work instructions, and verbal direction for the tooling or die in question.
• Set up and operate CNC wire and/or EDM equipment, including selection of material, machine settings, lubricants/coolants, feed rates, speeds, and electrodes.
• Program CNC wire and EDM machines using Mastercam and machine conversational programming to produce parts and tooling to print. 

Second Key Responsibilities: 

• Inspection, tooling support, and team contribution
• Use precision measuring and gauging tools during setup and after production; determine specifications and standards for inspection and future repair work.
• Maintain electrode material, EDM wire, and the work area in a neat, orderly, and safe condition while observing all plant safety rules and safe operating procedures.
• Participate in tool design and process reviews, communicate issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, productivity, or tooling, and support overall tool room teamwork.

Non-essential Responsibilities:  

• Performs other duties as directed.
• Performs other duties as directed. Supports broader tool room and business objectives as needed.

Position Qualifications and Competency Statements:

• Regard for safety – Ability to follow safety rules and processes and keeps own safety and the safety of others in the forefront of every action.
• Integrity – Ability to demonstrate consistency between words and actions. Follows through on commitments
• Attitude – Ability to maintain a positive mindset towards achieving success and eagerness and willingness to accept and meet challenges.
• Work Ethic – Ability to make decisions based upon ethical principles, considering how the choice will affect others
• Application of technical knowledge and skills – Ability to comprehend complex technical and specialized information.
• Achieving results and problem solving – Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make recommendation for decisions.
• Client orientation – Ability to prioritize the client’s needs first.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Time and Priority Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize, prioritize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Communication – Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• High emotional intelligence – Ability to offers and accepts feedback with well-meaning intention. The ability to show empathy and encourage partnerships.
• Ability to Embrace Change – Ability to adapt and is flexible to changes in work.
• Innovative Thinking – Ability to demonstrates a positive attitude and is openness to new ideas and innovations

Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum one year of formal technical training as a machinist, including CNC WIRE training required. Completion of a formal four-year Tool & Die apprentice training program preferred.
• Minimum two years of CNC WIRE/EDM programmer or machinist experience preferred. Previous deep drawn stamping experience preferred.
• Proficient with Mastercam, CNC wire/EDM programming, blueprint reading, precision measuring tools, troubleshooting, and tool room equipment including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and surface grinders.
• Detail oriented, analytical, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and able to communicate effectively in a team environment while working with limited supervision.

Work Environment:

This position involves working in a manufacturing environment that is adjacent to the shop work environment. The employee must be aware of potential hazards, including, but not limited to, working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, operating vehicles, exposure to electrical current, high temperatures, and chemicals. It's important to maintain a high level of alertness and caution while performing tasks in this work environment.