CNC Mill Machinist (2nd Shift)

About us

Arwood Machine, A VulcanForms Company, is a well-established ISO-9001:2008, AS9100C certified high precision job shop in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964, Arwood has continually invested in various new technologies, robotic automation, and machine tools to ensure we remain a world-class, cutting-edge manufacturer. 

VulcanForms Inc. seeks a CNC Mill Machinist for our Newburyport, MA location.

Job Purpose

As a CNC Mill Machinist at VulcanForms Inc., Newburyport, MA, you will operate and setup CNC Mill Machines to support manufacturing. VulcanForms Inc. operates in an environmentally controlled, state-of-the-art facility committed to producing quality parts for our clients. We manufacture products for several industries, including aerospace, military and defense, satellite, and medical devices. Please note that the CNC Mill Machinist position is shift-based.

Key Accountabilities 

• Ability to operate a CNC Mill (including work holding, kitting of tools, touching off of tools/establishing offsets, reading of manufacturing drawings, and first article buy-off) on FANUC, HAAS, HEIDENHAIN, OKUMA, MAZATROL, and YASNAC controls.

• Experience with utilizing a pre-setter offline for tool offsets.
• Experience with quick-change tooling.
• Operate, set up, and edit programs on the machines within the department.
• In addition to running machines, the Machinist will periodically inspect parts during production to monitor for consistent dimensional and visual quality.
• Responsible for continuously monitoring equipment and tooling. In the event of a breakdown or other event that would disrupt the process.
• Follow the instructions on the Router, Process sheet, Drawings, and or Programs.
• Teach team members all aspects of machining.
• Helps others identify issues and troubleshoot their work.
• Interface/communicate with Quality, Engineering, and other team members.
• Maintains the work area and equipment clean and orderly and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Vertical and Horizontal CNC Milling Center.
• Ability to read Blueprints and have a good understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willing to work with supervisors for process improvements.
• Adhere to and enforce the company's health & safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to and enforce the company's quality policies and procedures.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Detail-oriented and consistent.

Preferred

• Graduate of Advanced Machine Technology Course.
• CNC Lathe operation.
• Knowledge of 5S/6S.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Excited about taking on new challenges in the metal additive manufacturing industry and working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, practical mindset, and capable of setting and reaching ambitious goals.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift to 30 pounds at a time.
• Must have the manual dexterity to assemble products.
• Must use safety protection when and where required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment.
• Generous time off package, including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 14 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.