CNC Machinist

Position

CNC Machinist (on-site), based in an advanced R&D facility located in Cranston, RI.

The CNC Machinist will support R&D engineering activities by producing fixturing, prototypes, and small production runs. You will work closely with engineers to align on design intent, machinability, and critical characteristics.

Note:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents; sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components for R&D projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and 3D models to determine machining strategies.
• Perform manual machining operations (lathe, mill, surface grinder) when required for secondary operations or basic, low volume tasks.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision measurement tools to verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Associate’s degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience programming and operating CNC mills and/or lathes in a prototype or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• U.S. Citizen and/or permanent resident.

• Experience working with Haas and Trak lathes/mills.
• Experience using SolidCAM.
• Experience with in the fire protection industry.

Compensation Range: $30/hr – $48/hr (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and market data). This position includes a competitive benefits package.

JCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories.