Machining Process Technician

Job Title: Machining Process Technician The Role: Our site in Chaska is seeking a Machining Process Technician to join our team. As a Machining Process Technician, you play a critical role in enabling Entegris to drive the Future of Innovation. In this position, you will lead the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of machining processes for a variety of engineered materials. You will provide technical expertise to both Manufacturing and Engineering teams by implementing process changes, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), and optimizing existing product and process lines. This role also requires active participation in Entegris’ safety culture and a strong commitment to our PACE values. The position will follow a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Occasional adjustments may be required to meet project and production needs. What You’ll Do: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams to develop, document, and enhance product manufacturability, including prototyping, fixture and design development, CNC programming for manufacturability, and optimizing work cell layout. Ensure product is consistent with established specifications. Escalate quality issues as appropriate. Ensure highest possible product quality and adherence to the Entegris quality system, ISO, and/or other standards. Focus on key business processes to influence customer satisfaction, waste elimination, growth, cost effectiveness, and product/system quality. Promote and implement continuous‑improvement tools to eliminate non‑value activities. Participate actively in continuous‑improvement activities such as 5S, Kaizen events, etc. Assist in training manufacturing personnel in the operation of new and existing equipment and processes. Assist manufacturing in resolving problems or concerns that arise during the manufacturing process. Complete miscellaneous tasks assigned in support of larger organization and production goals. Maintain a clean and safe work area; wear required personal protective equipment. Perform duties in a safe manner, observe approved safety procedures, and communicate potential hazards immediately to supervisor. What We Seek: 3+ years of experience working with machining plastics (preferred but not required) Vocational education in machining or equivalent education High school diploma or equivalent Ability to set up and operate manufacturing equipment such as CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, and lathes Ability to program CNC lathes with live tooling and CNC mills with 3‑5 axis at the machine and offline CAD/CAM proficiency Mastercam and SolidWorks proficiency (preferred) Familiarity with Mazak CNC controls, Mazatrol experience (preferred)Understanding of basic SPC control tools Ability to adapt to work environment, workforce, and customers’ needs Computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and other applications Good visual ability to detect quality defects What We Offer: Compensation: $35–$47 per hour (actual pay dependent on candidate skills) Annual bonus eligibility Three weeks of vacation Generous 401(k) plan with employer match and no delayed vesting Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance packages Education assistance to support learning journey Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement: At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status. #J-18808-Ljbffr