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.

1. Advanced CNC Machining & Setup - 40%

• 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

2. Quality & Technical Ownership - 20%

• 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

3. Mentorship, Training & Knowledge Transfer - 20%

• 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

4. Safety, Compliance & Standard Work - 10%

• 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

5. Continuous Improvement &  Collaboration - 10%

• 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

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position, which is $30.00 to $45.00 per hour.

This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 5% of hourly rate based on company and individual performance…