Machinist II

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Set up and operate manual milling machines, lathes, grinders, and other machine tools. Operate conventional mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, and grinders. Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to create production tooling. Complete set‑ups and operate equipment with minimal supervisions/assistance. Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions. Select appropriate tools, fixtures, speeds, and feeds for efficient and accurate machining.

Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and other measuring devices. Adjust machine settings to maintain tolerances and meet quality standards. Troubleshoot machining issues, including tool wear, material inconsistencies, and programming errors. Maintain accurate production records, including job travelers, inspection reports, and equipment logs. Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure safe, reliable operation. Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve processes.

Comply with all safety standards, company policies, and ISO/AS quality requirements. Other duties may be added if necessary to meet business needs.

• Attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem‑solving skills
• Time management
• Teamwork and communication
• Commitment to safety and quality

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience, including CNC operation and setup.
• Minimum 5 years of prototype and tolling experience or evidence of mastery.
• Proficiency with machining math, including geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to use precision measurement tools with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong understanding of materials.

• Technical/vocational training in machining
• Experience with basic CNC program editing

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear, walk, reach with hands/arms, lift and/or lower, push and/or pull, and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects.

The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth herein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned. I further understand that this job description does not constitute an employment contract with MW Components and is not intended to interfere with or modify the at‑will employment relationship.