CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist 3, Production, Manufacturing, 1st Shift Hours;
Bristol, RI
Hours: 6:30am to 3pm, Monday Thru Friday. $30.00 to $45.00 an hour

The CNC Machinist III provides expert level machining capabilities to support advanced manufacturing operations at the Bristol site. This role independently sets up, operates, and optimizes CNC milling, turning, and grinding processes to produce complex, tight tolerance components while serving as a technical mentor and trainer for less experienced machinists. The position contributes to operational excellence by ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and workforce capability development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC mills, lathes, and grinding machines

• Select tooling, establish offsets, optimize feeds and speeds, and validate programs

• Execute complex machining operations with minimal supervision

• Resolve advanced machining and process issues impacting quality or throughput

• Interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and GD&T requirements

• Perform and validate  inspections and advanced  checks

• Serve as escalation point for  quality concerns

• Ensure compliance with inspection plans, documentation, and quality systems

• Mentor and train Machinist I and II employees on machining techniques, setups, and best practices

• Support onboarding, qualification cards, and skills progression requirements

• Promote standard work, process discipline, and technical consistency

• Champion EHS policies, machine guarding, and safe operating practices

• Ensure safe handling of tooling, grinding wheels, and machined components

• Maintain organized work areas in accordance with 5S and workplace standards

• Reinforce compliance with company policies and procedures

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Programming on NPI, FAI, and process improvement initiatives

• Identify opportunities to improve machining efficiency, scrap reduction, and cycle time

• Support lean manufacturing and standardization efforts

• Contribute technical insight to drive operational improvements

Required

• 10+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated expertise operating CNC milling, turning, and grinding equipment

• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency

• Proven ability to mentor and train other machinists

• Strong  skills and  mindset

• Proficient in basic computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Experience machining  plastics, composites, or  components

• Experience supporting NPI, FAI, or process transfers

• NIMS certification or equivalent advanced credentials

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Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

• Live Well Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Commuter Benefits

• Group Legal

• Identity Theft Protection

• Auto and Home Insurance

• Pet Insurance and Discounts

• Back-up Child & Elder Care

• Perk Spot Employee Discount Program

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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