Senior Machinist/Fabricator

The Senior Machinist/Fabricator is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and technical ownership. This person should be capable of receiving a drawing or manufacturing requirement, evaluating how the component should be produced, selecting the appropriate equipment and tooling, completing the work, inspecting the finished component, and resolving routine manufacturing issues without continuous supervision.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up, program, and operate CNC and manual machine tools to manufacture precision components from engineering drawings, CAD models, sketches, and specifications.
• Independently determine machining sequences, tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and appropriate manufacturing methods.
• Machine parts to specified dimensions and tolerances using CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, manual lathes, grinders, saws, and related equipment.
• Perform fabrication operations including cutting, forming, drilling, grinding, fitting, and assembly of fabricated components.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding when required and prepare components for welding and final assembly.
• Calculate dimensions, tolerances, offsets, and machining requirements.
• Inspect completed components using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, equipment, fabrication, and dimensional problems and implement practical corrective actions.
• Modify or repair existing components and equipment when replacement parts are unavailable or impractical.
• Support prototype and one-off component manufacturing common to custom automation projects.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Assembly, and other shop personnel to resolve manufacturing questions and maintain project schedules.
• Work overtime as required to support project and customer schedules.
• Travel between Adaptec Solutions' Rochester and Painted Post facilities when business needs require.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED, required. Technical or vocational education in machining, CNC technology, manufacturing, welding, mechanical technology, or a related discipline, preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible machining and/or metal fabrication experience.

• Demonstrated experience programming, setting up and operating CNC machining equipment.
• Experience with manual mills, lathes, and common fabrication equipment.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, workholding, materials, feeds and speeds, and manufacturing tolerances.
• Ability to independently read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T information, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges.
• Fabrication Equipment: AccuPress Hydraulic Press Brake, AccurShear Hydraulic Shear, Piranha Ironworker, horizontal and vertical bandsaws, drill presses, grinders, and belt sanders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires the ability to occasionally exert up to 40 pounds of force and requires close visual and mental attention when controlling machinery and manufacturing processes.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

A successful Senior Machinist/Fabricator consistently produces safe, accurate, high-quality work while minimizing scrap, rework, and unnecessary machine time. The individual becomes a trusted shop resource for difficult machining and fabrication problems and helps bridge the practical manufacturing relationship between Engineering and Operations.

Within the first year, this person should demonstrate the ability to independently take complex parts from drawing through setup/programming, machining/fabrication, inspection, and completed component while also raising the technical capability of the surrounding shop team.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $32.00 - $37.00 an hour. The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, generous health plans, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.

Adaptec Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.