Machinist

Job Title: Machinist Levels 1, 2, 3, & 4

Department: Machining

Location: High Bridge, NJ

*All candidates will be tested to ensure accurate placement in the team structure*

Machinist 1 (Entry/Junior) $22-25 (2^nd Shift earns additional 10% differential)

• Focus: Operation and basic production.
• Responsibilities: Tends machines (CNC or manual), loads/unloads parts, performs basic measurement, and maintains shop cleanliness.
• Experience: 0-2 years; Entry Level; Certificate/technical training advantageous.
• Skills: Basic blueprint reading, measuring tools (calipers, micrometers), forklift experience, and following setup instructions.

Machinist 2 (Intermediate) $26-29 (2^nd Shift earns additional 10% differential)

• Focus: Machine setup and minor adjustments.
• Responsibilities: Performs setups (CNC mills/lathes), makes minor programming adjustments, and conducts first-article inspection.
• Experience: 2-5 years; works under moderate supervision.
• Skills: Proficient in blueprint reading, proficient with CNC controllers, and ability to handle moderate-complexity setups.

Machinist 3 (Advanced) $30-32 (2^nd Shift earns additional 10% differential)

• Focus: Independent setup, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Responsibilities: Performs independent setup and programming (CAM software/Mastercam) from blueprints. Creates and designs fixtures/tooling, handles complex materials.
• Experience: 5 years; may act as a team lead as needed.
• Skills: Advanced CAD/CAM software proficiency, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) expertise, and complex manual/CNC machining.

Machinist 4 (Senior) $32 (2^nd Shift earns additional 10% differential)

• Focus: Complex programming, process improvement, and mentoring.
• Responsibilities: Develops new procedures for complex, high-tolerance parts. Optimize production rates, reduce scrap, mentor’s junior machinists, assist with CAM programming, and ability to run multiple machines simultaneously.
• Experience: 7-10 years; Often a journeyperson qualification or equivalent.
• Skills: Expert-level knowledge of CNC machining, advanced fixture design, and root-cause analysis of manufacturing issues.

Core Competencies Across All Levels:

• Schedule: First Shift 6/7am-3:30pm Second Shift 3:30pm – 12pm
• 40 hours per week, with average overtime ranging from 5-15 hours weekly
• Safety: Adherence to safety protocols.
• Measurement: Use of precision instruments (micrometers, calipers).
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
• Machine Operation: Experience with mills, lathes, grinders, and/or CNC machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.

Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.