Machinist

Westaff is seeking a skilled Machinist for our client in Lawrence MA!

Benefits of working with Westaff include:

• Health, Vision, Dental
• Weekly pay
• Free online courses

Position Summary:

Working independently to fabricate, repair or rebuild tools and die components using manual and CNC machine shop equipment.

• Set-up and operate manual machines such as lathes, drill presses, saws & grinders
• Keep the different parts of the machines in good condition
• Keep all tooling in good condition
• Sharpen knives & scissors
• Service steel rule dies (sharpening blades, replacing punches etc.)
• Perform basic mold repairs, e.g. repair mold marks, update date codes, make/change poppets, make simple tools etc.
• Perform intermediate mold repairs (re-fitting molds, fitting trim tools, finishing steel rule dies etc.)
• Perform complex mold repairs (re-cutting molds, re-establishing closure dimension relationships, etc.)
• Assemble & disassemble dies. Sharpen dies using surface grinder & various hand tools
• Set up, program & operate CNC mills and/or lathes
• Keep the different parts of the machines in good condition
• Keep all tooling in good condition
• Select appropriate tooling required for jobs
• Select proper work holding for various tasks
• Anticipate steps required to complete a job from start to finish
• Capable of reading blueprints and other tool design documentation
• Fabricate complex tooling and components
• Make recommendations to supervisors to improve the process flow
• Perform inspections of machined parts & understand G.D&T requirements
• Use various hand & power tools
• Can work from formal blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions
• Ability to completely plan a job from start to finish & anticipate all steps required to completion without assistance
• General
• May be required to work in other functional areas to meet business needs
• Keep work area clean and organized, storing tools, parts, paperwork etc. in their proper locations

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• 5+ years of machining experience
• CAD/CAM programming experience
• CNC Machining/Operating/Set-Up/Programming experience
• Education / Experience
  
  Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED or trade school or work experience
• Basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Valid driver’s license
• MA 1C Hoisting License

Apply now!