CNC Machinist

Sabert is looking for a CNC Machinist to join our team! Payrate: $23.50 - $28.10.

In this position, the candidate will perform all functions necessary to program, prepare and machine new product prototypes and production tooling components in a fast‑paced work environment for the New Product Development department while maintaining a safe, organized and clean environment in the tool room. The number one goal is to maintain an aggressive schedule and provide consistent, high quality machined prototype tooling, components, and mold modifications to the standards of both Sabert and its customers.

• Program supplied CAD models, machine and fabricate new products for the plastic thermoforming industry including quality prototyping, assists, modifications, tool upgrades, repair of production tooling, test fixtures, jigs, to support the NPD department and manufacturing.
• Responsible for all CNC functions and operations including programming, part setup, tool calibration, cutting parameters, file management, and file storage management.
• Adhere to the schedule of jobs to maximize CNC equipment utilization with flexibility to adjust priorities.
• Design and fabricate plugs, assists, jigs, test components as requested.
• Perform polishing, venting, drill and tapping as needed.
• Interface with designers, engineers, manufacturing and shop personnel.
• Manual setup and operation of Bridgeport milling machines as needed.
• Manual setup and operation of horizontal lathes, table saw, drill press, and other equipment standard to a tool shop.
• Work with materials including aluminum, steel, Renshape polyurethane, epoxy, syntactic foams.
• Maintain condition of CNC machinery and inventory of all tools required for efficient machine operation.
• Ensure that all new tools are of the highest quality and have been inspected to meet the specifications.
• Offer recommendations that will help improve the reliability, speed of the shop including process improvement input for quality, tooling and design.
• Maintain metrics for programming and machine utilization to report to the tool room manager.
• Determine items that need to be purchased or replaced, and submit requisition to the tool room manager for approval.
• Perform all work in a manner consistent with established procedures for safety to the individual and the team.
• Efficiently and accurately fabricate new tooling and sampling in a safe, organized and clean environment.
• Deliver and pick up of equipment, parts, and tools for repairs.
• Use of hand and power tools.

• CNC programming/machinist skill using Mastercam as primary CAM software.
• Firsthand knowledge of G and M CNC programming skill and ability to operate CNC equipment.
• Machining skills, close tolerance lathe and mill work, reading blueprints; utilization of close tolerance measuring equipment (dial caliper, micrometers, etc.) and hand saw, table saw, etc.

• Devoted work ethic (willingness to work extended hours when required).
• Technical understanding of Thermoforming Tooling and Equipment.
• Experience with MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Sense of Urgency and thoroughness.
• Proactive and Innovative thinker.

• Lift up to 70 lbs.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Mental alertness and good vision.
• Able to retain new information and part names.
• Standing on feet up to 8+ hours a day.
• Withstand extreme heat temperatures occasionally.
• Work in a continuous production environment.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1‑5+ years machinist experience.
• Mastercam experience a plus.

• Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm.

What makes Sabert a great place to work: competitive compensation and generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

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We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions.

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