Machinist Day Shift

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands such as Garden of Life, Nature’s Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more.

We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic‑related diseases.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

This role operates on the 1st shift, with a schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM– 3:30 PM.

To ensure a successful start and seamless integration into the team, this role includes a structured 4–5‑day onboarding program, typically scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All new employees are expected to complete this onboarding during their first week.

The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating various types of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control throughout the manufacturing process. The Machinist also mentors junior machinists and collaborates with engineering and production teams to optimize machining processes.

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment, including lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Interpret and analyze technical drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine machining processes and required tools.
• Conduct quality checks using precision measuring instruments to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues, making adjustments as necessary to maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, document sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
• Design and manufacture advanced work holding, jaws and fixtures.
• Select, align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as required.
• Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary through first article inspection process.
• Confers with design/engineers, assembly personnel, fabricators or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve machining processes and reduce waste.
• Document production processes and maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in machining preferred.
• Experience as a machinist, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior or lead role.
• Proficient in operating CNC and manual machining equipment.
• Mastercam experience preferred.
• AutoCAD experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling and materials.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a manufacturing environment.

Approximate hourly pay for this position is $33.44. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.