What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Milling Machinist position at Paragon Precision?
Description
Princeton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality products. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey! We are actively seeking experienced and dedicated CNC Mill Machinists on all shifts to join and grow in the PPG organization.
The CNC Machinist is responsible for transforming engineering drawings into precision-machined components using advanced CNC milling equipment. The ideal candidate is capable of independently reading blueprints, proofing new programs, selecting tooling, setting up machines, and producing conforming parts that meet the highest quality standards.
This position is ideal for a machinist who takes pride in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and producing first-time quality parts in a fast-paced prototype environment.
Highlights and Benefits
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus; eligible upon hire
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays
- Tuition / professional development reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Optional HSA with company contribution
- Short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at no cost
- Limitless opportunity for advancement
Requirements
- Interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions to manufacture precision components.
- Set up, edit / proof programs, and operate state-of-the-art CNC milling machines
- Select appropriate tooling, work holding, cutting parameters, and machining strategies.
- Inspect work using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, indicators, and other inspection equipment.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements.
- Maintain accurate production and quality records.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and security requirements.
- Keep work area organized and maintain equipment in good operating condition.
- Collaborate with programmers, engineers, quality personnel, and supervisors to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to demonstrate on-machine aptitude
- Solid understanding of GD&T with ability to read and interpret drawing requirements
- Experience setting up and operating CNC mills up to 5-axis
- Experience and familiarity machining exotic metals such as Inconel and Titanium, etc.
- Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable to working in a team or minimally supervised environment
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical, or other high-precision industries.
- Familiarity with prototype and short-run manufacturing environments.
- Experience with first article inspections and AS9100 quality systems
Compensation
- Compensation for this role is based on demonstrated ability
- $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Princeton Precision Group abides by applicable export control laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures. Most positions require access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a “U.S. Person” under relevant regulations.
Salary : $35 - $45