Machinist II - III

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Location
:
Rochester, NY, On-Site

Schedule
:
Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Compensation
: $24.00-$33.00, based on experience

The Machinist II-III in QVI’s Machine Shop operates manual mills and/or program computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling machine in a low to medium production volume environment.

• Operates and programs manual mills or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine in a low to medium production volume environment. To include:
• Machine (drill, mill and tap) a wide assortment of sometimes intricate and expensive castings, forgings, weldments and machined parts.
• Inspect and verify parts with hand tools (micrometers, caliper) and/or hard gaging; and be accountable for own parts.
• Set 3 axis position stops, fixture offsets, select proper feeds, speeds and tools, develop and fabricate basic fixtures.
• Perform operator intervened operations that are required by program sequences, utilizing G/M codes.
• Program, set-up, run parts, inspect, and make adjustments to produce conforming parts with no supervision.
• Maintain a safe and orderly production area.
• Complete programming of parts including: set-up, run parts, inspect, and make adjustments to produce conforming parts in an independent manner. (Level III)
• Process machine parts completely and independently (start to finish), developing fixtures as needed, set proper feeds and speeds, leave appropriate material for next operation. (Level III)
• Maintain a safe and orderly production area in accordance with 6S policies/protocols. (Level III)
• Take initiative to identify ways to improve efficiency, without cutting corners. (Level III)
• Always ensuring the highest level of quality is achieved, minimum material waste. Goal = Zero defects on every job, parts made to the print. (Level III)
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Someone who has worked as a CNC machinist or has done CNC machining in this role could be a fit for this position!

• High School Diploma required;
  Associates degree in related technical discipline preferred.
• Journeyman or completion of apprenticeship program preferred.
• Must have 5+ years of experience working on vertical and/or horizontal machine tools and/or CNC machining. (Level II)
• Must have 10+ years of experience working on vertical and/or horizontal machine tools. (Level III)
• CAM certification and/or proficiency preferred. (Level III)
• Advance ability to read and interpret complex drawings, with interrelated dimensions and strong understanding of GD&T principles. (Level III)
• Proficiency to produce parts of the highest quality with specifications of .0002” (3‑5um) including bores, parallel, and flatness. (Level III)
• Strong math skills, good working knowledge of SPC a plus
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sometimes of a complex nature with interrelated dimensions.
• Proficiency to produce parts of good quality with specifications of .0004”-.0008” including bores, parallel, and flatness. (Level II)
• Solid understanding of cutting tools, endmills, drill, and reamers.
• Ability to perform tool offsets for length and diameter, with a willingness to further training.
• Strong communication skills and fluent in machine shop terminology/concepts.

• Ability to independently lift and carry items weighing up to 30 lbs., occasional lifting to 70 lbs.
• Ability for frequent, firm, and steady hand grip with tools requiring torque to tighten machine parts, tooling, and fixtures.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability and willingness to wear any required Personal Protective Equipment, which may include Safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, head protection, etc.

• 10 paid holidays each year
• Over 3 weeks of PTO (vacation/sick/personal) to start, with additional time after 5 and 10 years

• Health coverage where QVI pays 97–100% of premiums on our most affordable HDHP – free single coverage for employees!
• Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• QVI 401k Retirement Savings Plan:
  Up to 5% gross wages
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,000 annually
• College Scholarship Programs for employee dependents
• Annual discretionary bonuses (for non-commission roles)
• $1,500 Employee Referral Bonus

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Wellness perks: on-site nurse, biometric screenings, chronic condition support, and cash incentives for healthy living programs and challenges
• Free on-site electric vehicle charging stations and cash reimbursement toward the purchase of qualified EVs