CNC Machinist III

Join a values-based, ESOP (employee-owned) company where YOU are a top priority!

Reell Precision Manufacturing is a leading provider of innovative position and motion control solutions, delivering high-quality precision products that optimize performance and efficiency throughout a diverse global market.

The company was named “Reell” (ray-El’); a German word meaning honest, trustworthy and good to reflect these foundational values. After 50+ years in business, we continue to strive to fulfill the promise of these words in our products, services and our relationships with customers, shareholders, co-workers, suppliers and the community.

The Machinist III is responsible for the fabrication, modification, repair, and maintenance of precision tooling, fixtures, gauges, prototype components, and production support equipment used throughout Reell's manufacturing operations. This position operates with a high degree of independence and technical expertise, utilizing both CNC and manual machining equipment including mills, lathes, EDMs, grinders, and saws.

The Machinist III serves as a subject matter expert within the Tool Room and is capable of producing highly complex components to extremely tight tolerances while providing technical support, troubleshooting, and mentoring to other machinists and manufacturing personnel

• Fabricate, modify, repair and maintain tooling fixtures, gauges, prototype component parts, and production equipment
• Independently perform complex CNC and manual machining operations using mills, lathes, surface grinders, EDM equipment, and related machinery
• Machine components to extremely tight tolerances of +- .0002 inches
• Develop machining strategies for complex components while optimizing quality, efficiency, and cost

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs and machining processes.
• Perform complex setups independently with minimal supervision.
• Select proper tooling, fixturing, speeds, feeds, and machining methodology.
• Troubleshoot programming, setup, and machining issues to improve productivity and quality.
• Partner with Engineering on tooling designs, prototypes, new equipment, and process improvements.
• Review drawings, models, and specifications to determine manufacturability.
• Recommend design and process improvements to improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs.

• Share best practices regarding tooling, machining methods, and inspection techniques.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex manufacturing and tooling issues.

• Produce high-quality components that meet all print, specification, and tolerance requirements.
• Utilize precision inspection equipment including micrometers, indicators, pin gauges, height gauges, and other measuring devices.
• Verify dimensional accuracy and maintain required quality documentation.

• Maintain accurate records within the Tool Room work order system.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and minor repair activities.
• Maintain Tool Room organization, tooling inventory, and workplace standards.

• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of relevant machining experience, including demonstrated experience operation conversational mill, lathe, surface grinder, horizontal and vertical band saws and experience machining complex components to tight tolerances
• Must supply own tools

• Working knowledge of Gibbs CAM
• Working knowledge of Milltronics mills
• Working knowledge of Mitsubishi EDM
• Working knowledge of Opticam
• Knowledge of Solid Works and CAD/CAM software
• Experienc…