What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Setup and Tooling Machinist, High‑Tolerance position at Westinghouse?
What if the components you machine today help ensure safe, reliable power for communities around the world tomorrow? At Westinghouse, that’s the impact of a CNC Setup and Tooling Machinist in our Newington, NH machine shop. You’ll be part of a union team that takes pride in safety, quality, and craftsmanship—reporting to the Machine Shop Supervisor and working hands‑on with advanced equipment.
Where and When- Location: Newington, NH (100% Onsite)
- Shifts: 2nd (3:30 PM – Midnight) and 3rd (Midnight – 7AM)
- Compensation: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
From interpreting prints to executing close‑tolerance setups, you’ll manufacture complex parts that meet stringent nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You’ll coordinate with engineers, CNC programmers, and peers to troubleshoot processes, apply measured G‑code edits when qualified, and validate results through in‑process inspection. You’ll also keep your area audit‑ready through 5S, housekeeping, safety, and criticality procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Machine precision components to nuclear industry requirements for quality, safety, and compliance.
- Operate diverse metal‑removing and metal‑forming machinery within the manufacturing department.
- Set up machine tools, components, and castings per engineering drawings and print specifications; execute close‑tolerance work.
- Read and interpret drawings, sketches, blueprints, and verbal/written instructions in compliance with PP-09-01.
- Choose and use precision measuring instruments, hand tools, fixtures, jigs, and tooling; fabricate tooling when needed.
- Perform in‑process inspections to verify all quality and dimensional requirements.
- Troubleshoot machining operations; make limited program modifications (G‑code) when qualified.
- Maintain an organized workspace aligned with 5S, housekeeping, safety, and criticality procedures.
- High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
- 3–5 years of machinist experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in CNC machining and working knowledge of G‑code programming.
- 3 years of experience with tooling, fixtures, machine setup, and process optimization.
- Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
- Working knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing practices.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Earn $35.00–$40.00 per hour
- Thrive in a union shop that values teamwork and craftsmanship
- Expand your skills through cross‑training on multiple machines and processes
- Access ongoing training and professional development
- Pursue long‑term career growth with a global nuclear energy leader
- Do meaningful work that supports clean, reliable energy worldwide
- Work with advanced manufacturing technology on high‑precision challenges
If you’re an accomplished machinist who takes pride in precision and teamwork, we’d like to meet you. Help us build the future of energy—one meticulously crafted part at a time.
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Salary : $35 - $40