Machinist - Level 2

Job Description

Solstice Advanced Materials is seeking a Level 2 Machinist to play a crucial role in operating and maintaining our machining equipment needed to produce high-quality parts and components. You will work with a team of skilled technicians and collaborate with other departments to meet production goals and customer requirements. This direct hire position is available for multiple shifts.

Sign-on Bonus: This position comes with a $5,000 sign on bonus.

Perform all machining operations required to produce finished products from a variety of materials. Work from blueprints, specifications, job layouts, and written and/or oral instructions for the successful set‑up and operation of manual machine tools and set‑up/operation of CNC machine tools, dimensional inspection, data collection, and paperwork completion.

• Successfully create parts from a blueprint, manufacturing operations and tooling instructions, or engineering instructions.
• Set‑up and operate CNC and manual lathes, mills, grinders, etc., to very close tolerances; use micrometers/other measuring instruments to perform quality control checks on parts in‑process and upon completion.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Recommend changes to processes or procedures to improve quality and productivity.
• Exercise care and safe work practices – work requires close tolerances and fine finishes.
• Tasks may include development parts, depending upon production demands and product mix.
• Determine which of several alternatives to use in conjunction with the programmer to accomplish tasks.
• Make simple program changes and fixture modifications via manual edits.
• Solve problems and deviations in accordance with previous training; interact with engineers to find solutions to new or unusual problems.
• Enter process data when required.
• Perform necessary tasks and paperwork for the proper movement and control of parts and material in conjunction with the manufacturing tracking system.
• Actively participate in Solstice Structured Safety Process (SSP) activities, attend daily safety meetings, complete daily, weekly, and monthly safety related tasks; accountable for workstation or work‑cell housekeeping.
• Perform daily job functions in accordance with policies from EH&S, Quality, and housekeeping.

$29.50 per hour plus shift differential ($1.50 – $7 depending on shift). Shift

Hours:

Monday–Thursday 5:00 pm – 3:30 am or Thursday 11:00 pm – 5:00 am;
Friday–Sunday 5:00 pm – 5:00 am.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Completion of a Machine Shop Technology program with machinist‑level experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining CNC machining equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Technical certification or degree in machining or related field.
• Experience with CNC machining.
• Knowledge of programming and CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Experience with manual lathe.
• Experience machining tantalum, copper, and/or aluminum preferred.

In addition to a competitive salary, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including employer‑subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; employee assistance program; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off; and 12 paid holidays.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high‑performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging, and more.