Sr. CNC Machinist-WEEKEND SHIFT

SR. CNC MACHINIST

Job Title:

Sr. CNC Machinist | Department:
Manufacturing |

Reports to:

Production Manager | FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt At United Precision Corporation (UPC), we are dedicated to fostering an environment in which all team members can perform to the best of their abilities and realize their true potential. Every team member plays an important role in our operations, and we value the abilities, experience, and background they bring to the UPC table. We recognize that it is only through our team members who provide services that our customers rely upon that we can continuously improve, grow, and create new opportunities in the years to come.

The Senior CNC Machinist serves as a highly skilled journeyman-level machinist responsible for independently setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC lathes and mills. This role serves as a technical leader within the manufacturing organization and provides mentorship to machinists at all levels while ensuring production goals, quality requirements, and customer expectations are achieved.

Key Responsibilities Independently perform complete setups on CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining centers

Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation

Apply GD&T principles to determine setup strategy, inspection requirements, and process capability

Select tooling, work holding, and machining strategies for efficient production

Troubleshoot machines, tooling, programming, and quality issues

Optimize machining processes for cycle time, tool life, and quality performance

Perform first article inspections and support process validations

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams

Mentor and train Machinist I, II, and III personnel

Lead setting up reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

Support new product launches and prototype work Assist with processing documentation and standard work development

Maintain strict compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and material traceability

Serve as a technical resource during production challenges and escalations

Perform other duties, as assigned.

What You Bring to United Precision Corporation:

Required High school diploma or GED8 or more years’ relevant CNC machining experience

Extensive experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills

Advanced blueprint reading skills

Strong GD&T knowledge and application

Expert use of precision measuring instruments

Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues

Preferred

Journeyman Machinist certification

Technical degree in Machining Technology Aerospace and/or defense manufacturing experience

Experience with multi-axis machining centers

Experience with probing systems and advanced inspection techniques CAM software exposure

Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement training

Core Competencies and Skills for Success in this Role:

Communication Skills Attention to Detail Root Cause Analysis Process Optimization Quality Excellence Continuous Improvement Product Knowledge Technical Expertise

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable team members with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, etc.

Ability to safely operate equipment

May be exposed to variable noise levels, fumes, hazardous chemicals, or airborne particles

Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Vision requirements include color vision and depth perception

Must be able to operate manufacturing and engineering machinery such as lapping, CNC lathe, and milling machines, etc.

Occasionally positions self to maintain manufacturing and engineering machinery, including under work stations.

Frequently moves raw and treated materials weighing up to 50 pounds across the warehouse for various purposes, as needed.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in an office/warehouse environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in work schedule. No special coordination beyond those used for normal mobility, handling of everyday objects and materials, and use of office equipment is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. I fully understand the contents of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this job description, and have had the job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions explained to me. I understand United Precision Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and that this job description is not a contract of employment.

Its purpose is to define, though not exhaustively, the essential functions of the job.…