Metal Removal and Forming Machining Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the machinist who thrives on precision and autonomy?

If working overnight to produce parts to exact specs sounds like your kind of challenge, read on. This role is 3rd shift only , based 100% onsite in Newington, NH . You’ll report to the Machine Shop Supervisor and operate within a culture that prizes safety, 5S discipline, and craftsmanship. Local candidates only.

We’re interviewing across all experience levels . After we assess your skills, we’ll place you where you can contribute most and grow fastest.

Why this role?

• Hands-on ownership of set-ups, tooling selection, and in-process quality.
• Opportunity to run multiple machines when qualified and positioned to do so.
• Work from detailed prints and instructions while applying sound judgment on fixturing and jigs.
• Operate a variety of machine tool types aligned to your department training matrix qualifications.

What you’ll do

• Operate metal-removal and metal-forming machinery in the manufacturing department.
• Set up machine tools, parts, and castings to meet print requirements; anticipate variable setup times based on size and complexity.
• Select and apply precision measuring equipment and appropriate hand tools.
• Interpret drawings, sketches, written, and verbal instructions (not to conflict with PP-09-01).
• Execute close-tolerance machining to engineering drawings and written standards.
• Fabricate required jigs and fixtures when needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and comply with all safety and criticality procedures; practice 5S every shift.
• Ensure tolerance compliance by monitoring quality during machining.
• Load—or coordinate loading—of your machining center.
• Run multiple machines concurrently when permitted by proximity, training, and qualifications.
• As qualified, modify and troubleshoot machining programs; this may be optional based on your training and machine qualification.
• Perform with minimal supervision.

What you bring

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience and operational proficiency as a Westinghouse – Newington Machinist B (or recognized equivalent).
• Solid knowledge of CNC G-code.
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures, and set-up methods for quality machining.
• Regular application of 5S principles.
• Working knowledge of programming.

Proficiencies

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• G-Code