Hoppe Technologies, located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is currently recruiting to fill several CNC Machinist positions across multiple shifts. Hoppe celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2021, and we are an established machining company serving (primarily) the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries. Our primary machining areas consist of 3-, 4-, and 5-axis Mazak, Okuma, and Matsuura milling and Mazak Integrex mill-turn CNC machines. We are continually upgrading and adding new machines to our shop, the most recent being a pair of Matsuura MAM72-70V’s each equipped with 18-pallet tower systems. Responsibilities of the CNC Machinist position include, but are not limited to;

• Set up, run, and produce quality parts on various CNC machines such as, but not limited to 3-, 4-, or 5-Axis milling or Mill-Turn (Multi-Tasking) machines.
• Load and unload parts, operate controls, complete basic program edits, and initial deburring of parts.
• Complete tool changes and resetting of tool offsets.
• Use job package information and drawings along with shop measurement devices and gauging to complete in-process inspection and determine dimensions and tolerances of in-process and finished parts.
• Dismantle setups and return tools, fixtures, and gauging to the proper location upon completion of manufacturing runs.
• Detect and report machine and equipment malfunctions to immediate supervisor.
• Communicate with the supervisor for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Complete daily and weekly preventative maintenance checklists on assigned equipment.
• Within the scope of the job requirements, adhere and comply with state and federal law, the Company AS9100 quality program and procedures, company policies and Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines such as milling machines, mill-turns and / or lathes in a machine shop environment.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED. Technical/Vocational training desired.
• Proficient knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, and indicators.
• Knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions.
• Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Must be able to communicate in English (both oral and written) as it relates to the job
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication.
• Willing to run multiple machines independently or in a team environment.