Journeyman Machinist - Evenings

Machinist
The Machinist is responsible for leading complex machining operations, including developing and optimizing CNC programs, performing advanced multi-axis setups, and ensuring precision manufacturing to meet stringent quality standards. This role drives process improvements, mentors team members, and serves as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting and innovation across the machining department.
This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. Create, modify, and optimize complex CNC programs to ensure maximum efficiency, precision, and alignment with engineering specifications.
Perform expert-level setups on a wide range of CNC and manual machines, including multi-axis systems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum throughput.
Serve as the department technical expert for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of machining and equipment issues.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle times, improving quality, and enhancing safety and ergonomics.
Train, mentor, and evaluate junior machinists and apprentices, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer across the team.
Ensure all parts meet or exceed quality standards through advanced inspection techniques and use of precision measuring tools.
Work closely with engineering, quality, and production planning teams to resolve design issues, improve manufacturability, and support new product introductions.
Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Monitor machine performance and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules.
Oversee workflow within the machining cell, prioritize tasks, and ensure production targets are consistently met or exceeded.
Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts under supervision.
Completes industrial lift truck certifications as needed.
Helps support other department functions as needed.
Help create and maintain a positive work environment.
Understand and abide by all company safety policies.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor or Company management.
High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.

• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Certified State Indentured Journeyman

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.