Prototype Machinist

Description

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions our Weiss-Aug Med Pharma serves the medical device and life science industry, offering unparalleled vertically integrated manufacturing solutions, partnered with in-house product design and engineering services.

These combined capabilities provide Weiss-Aug a strategic advantage over the competition, being able to offer our customers a true, single-source supplier option, to meet their most challenging product innovation needs.

As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, including our latest advancements in materials science, specialty coatings, laser processing, and hybrid additive manufacturing technologies – Weiss-Aug Med Pharma needs the best minds in industry. Expanding our team is paramount, bringing in fresh perspectives, ideas and broad-based talent to further enhance our solution offerings, driving new growth and supporting our technology roadmap – including the release of finished drug-delivery / combination devices and machined implants.

We re currently seeking a passionate and skilled Prototype Machinist to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for producing high-quality prototype and development components that support new product development, process validation, and manufacturing innovation. This hands-on role requires expertise in traditional tool room machining methods as well as CNC machining technologies.

The ideal candidate is a versatile machinist capable of transforming engineering concepts, drawings, and CAD models into precision prototype parts using manual and CNC equipment.

The Prototype Machinist will work closely with Engineering, Product Development, and Manufacturing teams to fabricate one-off and low-volume components while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, quality, and delivery requirements. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, a high level of craftsmanship, and the aptitude to learn and support emerging manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision prototype and development components from engineering drawings, sketches, CAD models, or verbal instructions.
• Set up and operate traditional tool room equipment, including:
  Manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, Surface grinders, Drill presses, Other manual machining equipment
• Set up and operate CNC machining equipment, including CNC mills, CNC lathes, and Wire EDM equipment.
• Program, edit, and optimize CNC programs as required to support prototype and low-volume production needs.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop practical machining solutions for complex prototype parts.
• Select appropriate tooling, work holding, materials, and machining processes to produce parts efficiently and accurately.
• Perform first-piece inspections and verify dimensional compliance using precision measuring equipment.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD data, and specifications.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to ensure successful completion of prototype projects.
• Maintain tooling, fixtures, and equipment in proper working condition.
• Perform machine maintenance and complete required documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of prototype builds, process improvements, and machining methods.
• Support assembly, fit-up, and modification of prototype components when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to learn and operate new…