Join Hirsh Precision
Imagine stepping onto the production floor at Hirsh Precision, a US manufacturing leader serving medical, aerospace, industrial, and scientific customers. You power up a Mazak or Okuma lathe, load the program you refined yesterday, dial in your offsets, and verify the first piece with careful metrology. While two machines hum along, you coach an apprentice on a Swiss setup, collaborate with quality on a GD&T callout, and shave time off a cycle with a smart tooling tweak. That’s a typical day for our Precision CNC Turning Machinist II.
We are known for integrity, quality, service, and excellence—and for doing work that improves people’s lives. We’re growing and we’re committed to preserving a culture where passionate, engaged team members thrive.
What You’ll Own
- Plan, set up, and run CNC and Swiss lathes independently to produce high‑precision components that meet print and engineering specs.
- Load programs, apply offsets, perform minor edits, and validate first‑article quality before moving into steady production.
- Select and manage tooling, fixtures, and workholding to balance quality, throughput, and repeatability.
- Oversee multiple machines or operations as demand requires while tracking cycle times and job status.
- Accurately document setups, downtime, and production data.
Quality Is Non‑Negotiable
- Interpret complex blueprints and GD&T; hold tight tolerances with confidence.
- Use advanced inspection tools—micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, height gauges, and more.
- Verify conformance throughout the run to maximize first‑pass yield.
- Prevent scrap and rework through disciplined process control and attention to detail.
- Escalate nonconformances quickly and support corrective actions.
Problem Solver and Improver
- Diagnose issues in tooling, feeds/speeds, setups, fixturing, or machine performance.
- Adjust processes to cut cycle time, reduce downtime, and enhance part quality.
- Recommend smarter tooling strategies, setup methods, and workflow improvements.
- Participate in lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Teammate and Mentor
- Guide Machinist I team members and apprentices in safe operation, measurement, and setups.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supervisors to resolve issues.
- Communicate status, delays, and technical concerns clearly and promptly.
Safety and 5S
- Follow all safety procedures, required PPE, and machine safeguarding standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized workstation and support 5S initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- 3+ years of machining or CNC experience, or equivalent demonstrated skill level
- Proven ability to independently set up and run CNC equipment
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
- Proficiency with common inspection and measuring equipment
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
Preferred
- Experience with 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers
- CAM software or program editing experience
- Background in high-mix, tight-tolerance manufacturing
- Vocational or technical machining training
Physical Realities
- Stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand motions.
- Work safely around noise, coolant, and moving machinery.
How We Measure Success
- Attendance rate of 98% or higher
- Daily production goal attainment of 90% or higher
- Scrap rate of 2% or less
- Setup times at or below standard expectations
- Strong machine utilization with low avoidable downtime
- Consistent in‑spec parts with minimal rework
- Visible leadership, mentorship, and technical problem‑solving contributions
Core Proficiencies
- G-Code
- M-Code
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
Equipment You’ll Handle
- CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma)
- CNC Swiss Lathe (Tsugami)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
Grow Your Career
This role is a springboard to CNC Lathe Machinist III, Lead Machinist, Programmer, or Supervisor based on technical mastery, leadership, and sustained results.