About the role:

Juniper is an innovative lighting technology, design, and manufacturing company seeking a dedicated CNC / Fabrication Lead to join our growing team in Southington, CT. In this position, you will play a key role in producing Juniper’s unique, innovative lighting solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for programming, machine set-up, and oversight of the operation of CNC lathes and mills, industrial routers, and other machinery used to fabricate existing and new components. Oversees the fabrication team to ensure manufacturing plans are met. We are looking for someone with a team player attitude and advanced skills who can work with various machines. If you have a passion for fabrication and machinery, have significant leadership skills, want to be part of a process and a solution, and have an eye for detail, you may be the perfect candidate for fulfilling this position.

At Juniper, you will define your path by honing your unique skill set to challenge the status quo as a pioneer in your field.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages area metrics and provides regular reporting; assists with problem-solving in own and adjacent departments.
• Creates or specifies required tools and fixtures to support fabrication operations for new product manufacturing or improvements to existing products.
• Responsible for scheduling jobs, assigning tasks, and ensuring on-time delivery of all work orders routed through the department.
• Works closely with Engineering in the development of new product design to ensure manufacturability and process efficiency goals are met.
• Communicates regularly with other departments on job status and issues.
• Capable of applying skill set to implement creative solutions and solve mechanical issues.
• Maintains a clean, organized, properly equipped, and professionally run machine shop; ensures all equipment is maintained correctly and meets safety requirements.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma
• A machine shop or machine tool technology/machinist certificate or equivalent education and experience are required.
• Minimum ten years’ experience in CNC programming, machining, and tool making.
• Proven experience operating CNC machinery, tooling, and precision measurement tools
• Excellent understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and diagrammed instructions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Maintains a continuous improvement mindset to reduce non-value-added activities and optimize processes and part designs.

The Benefits:

As part of the team, you will quickly learn that Juniper is committed to its employees' development, advancement, and well-being. We offer advanced training, a contemporary working environment, industry-leading health and employee benefits, and:

The company pays 70% of health coverage through medical, dental, and vision plans.

• A generous paid time off program.
• A 401(k) plan in which the company matches up to 4% of your contribution.
• Financial protection through disability, life, accidental death, and dismemberment at group rates.
• A generous 5-year employment recognition of one month of sabbatical leave.
• One month of paid maternal/parental leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement program of up to $10,000.00.
• Generous holiday time off provided.
• A dedicated employee review process committed to advancing and promoting high-performing employees.

About Juniper:

Juniper is a diverse group of individuals united in its pursuit of revolutionizing lighting systems. We prioritize inventive, design-forward thinking and manufacturing methods to solve real consumer problems and believe that the value of distinctive design lies in its innovation and details. Our mission is to test boundaries by combining contemporary design principles with traditional materials and advanced proprietary lighting technology.

Juniper is committed to hiring those who are aligned with our vision and offers development and advancement for highly performing individuals invested in the advancement of their careers. Joining a company with state-of-the-art technology, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a passionate team of expert changemakers in the rapidly evolving lighting industry offers the opportunity to drive change and push creative limits.

Juniper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.