Senior CNC Machinist

We are looking for a SR CNC Machinist position for a direct placement role with our client in Basom, NY.

Sr. CNC Machinist are highly skilled professionals responsible for advanced machining operations, mentoring others, and contributing to technical problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires leadership, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence.

• Salary Range: $50,000 - 75,000

• Expertly operate and troubleshoot HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer machines across various part families.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in safety, quality, and SOP compliance.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve complex machining or process issues.
• Champion 6S workplace practices and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause analysis in collaboration with engineers and team leaders when technical issues arise.
• Recommend process optimizations and support pilot runs or new setups as needed.
• Mentor and train junior machinists, supporting skill development and team knowledge transfer

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• 8+ years of CNC machining experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and CNC programming basics.
• Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, setups, and precision adjustments.
• Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration
• Production by SOP
• 6S & Safety Activities
• Tool change overs
• CMM inspection (DATA Analysis, Tool adjustment)

This role requires precision handling of tools and machinery, often in a manufacturing setting with prolonged physical engagement.

* Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (89% of the time), with arm-hand steadiness, finger dexterity, and manual dexterity for precise manipulation and assembly.
* Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position continually or almost continually (62% of the time), with occasional traversing to position materials or equipment.
* Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, positions, or installs materials and tools, involving general physical activities like balancing or stooping; requires multilimb coordination but no specific weight levels detailed.* Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending or twisting the body less than half the time (31%), with moderate flexibility needs.
* Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (46% of the time), demanding sustained control of machines.
* Other Environmental Factors: Exposed to hazardous equipment, contaminants, noise, or minor injury risks daily (43-62% of the time); wears protective equipment (e.g., glasses, hearing protection) every day (94% of the time)