Job Title: CNC Setup Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Setup Machinist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up grinding machines, performing first piece inspections, getting pieces approved through quality, and then handing off to the operator to run the production rate necessary. You will be grinding profiles on wire and ensuring the precision and quality of the final product.

Responsibilities

• Program and set up Precision OD & Centerless Grinding Machines.

• Read and interpret complex part drawings and turn them into functional parts.

• Reduce costs for jobs once in production.

• Set up and operate all grinding equipment, including basic setup, tool changing, and minor adjustments to ensure the setup and cycle times meet customer quotes.

• Use multiple metrology methods (contact and non-contact) to verify part configuration and conformance to print specifications, such as surface finish, straightness, and concentricity.

• Develop tooling and gauging to produce and measure complex part geometries.

• Troubleshoot parts during setup and run cycles to ensure quoted cycle times are met.

• Ensure daily output is met and machines are running on schedule at expected quality levels.

• Work with the contract review team to provide estimates on new customer parts, including setup and cycle times, tooling costs, and scrap.

• Interface with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering personnel to resolve production issues and collaborate on quotes with Contract Review.

• Maintain safety standards and comply with standard operating procedures.

• Troubleshoot machines and feeder systems and collaborate with outside machine tool providers.

• Assist with special projects as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Essential Skills

• Machine setup and troubleshooting

• Centerless grinding

• Metrology

• Ability to use measuring tools like calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and rulers

• Ability to interpret blueprints to ensure setups will yield desired results

• Machining and CNC setup

• Grinding and polishing

• ISO standards compliance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong mechanical experience

• Experience within an ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing environment

• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment

• Ability to solve complex issues during machining

• Skillful in gathering and analyzing information

• Developing alternative solutions

• Working well in group problem-solving situations

• Precision grinder setup, operation, and program editing

Why Work Here?

We are a strong and stable company that is growing rapidly. As the industry leader in manufacturing wire for the medical device industry, we are expanding our operations into another facility and building out more production areas in our current building. This is a great opportunity for internal growth. We offer 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision benefits, monthly bonus potential, and a 401k match (first 3% at 100% and next 2% at 50%, vested from day one). We pride ourselves on our family-oriented company culture.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility with multiple departments. Some areas may have specific conditions or requirements. The facility operates under standard safety protocols and adheres to a dress code appropriate for a manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rahway, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr.

In addition to your annual compensation, as a full-time exempt employee, you will be eligible to participate in our complete benefits program, which include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and long-term disability insurance

• 401k plan- company match

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Benefit eligibility will begin first of the month following 30 days of employment.

12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision

monthly bonus potential

401k match first 3% at 100% and next 2% at 50%, vested from day one

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rahway,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.