What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior CNC Machinist position at WillowWood?
Position Overview
Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Machinist to support machining operations within our manufacturing facility, producing parts used in the production of prosthetic medical devices. This hands-on role focuses on expert setup, operation, troubleshooting, and execution of machining processes. A strong understanding of G-code, tooling behavior, machining strategies, and precision setup is essential. Candidates may specialize in:
This is a first shift position Monday - Friday
$22-27 per hour overtime
Core Responsibilities
Machining & Setup (Lathe OR Mill)
Required:
Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Machinist to support machining operations within our manufacturing facility, producing parts used in the production of prosthetic medical devices. This hands-on role focuses on expert setup, operation, troubleshooting, and execution of machining processes. A strong understanding of G-code, tooling behavior, machining strategies, and precision setup is essential. Candidates may specialize in:
- CNC Lathes (including live tooling)
- CNC Mills (3-, 4-, or 5-axis machining centers)
- Both disciplines
This is a first shift position Monday - Friday
$22-27 per hour overtime
Core Responsibilities
Machining & Setup (Lathe OR Mill)
- Perform advanced setups within your primary discipline:
- Lathe: CNC turning centers, live-tool lathes, driven tooling, secondary milling operations.
- Mill: 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers, multi-face setups.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and machining requirements.
- Run existing CNC programs, adjusting offsets, tool wear compensation, and making safe minor G-code edits.
- Select and install appropriate tooling, fixtures, probes, and workholding solutions.
- Diagnose machining challenges such as finish issues, tool wear, vibration, or dimensional discrepancies.
- Mentor machinists and operators.
- Assist with workflow coordination, training, and process improvements.
- Communicate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams.
- Support prototype builds, first-article runs, and production machining.
- Perform inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gages, and other precision tools.
- Ensure parts meet all dimensional and finish requirements.
- Follow and enforce safety procedures and 5S standards.
- Maintain accurate setup sheets and documentation.
Required:
- 5 years CNC machining experience in lathes OR mills.
- Ability to perform complex setups and interpret prints.
- Strong understanding of G-code (execution only).
- Proficiency with inspection tools and GD&T.
- Experience coaching or leading machinists.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience on HAAS machines (UMC mills, DS/ST lathes).
- Experience with live‑tool lathes.
- Experience with 5‑axis milling.
- Experience with Swiss / screw machines.
- Exposure to automation/robotic tending.
- Background in high‑tolerance environments.
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision
- 401(k) with match
- PTO and holidays
- Overtime opportunities
- Training and advancement development
Salary : $22 - $27