CNC Machinist 1st Shift

General Job Description:

  • • Safely and competently setup, prove-out, program, and operate CNC lathes, and/or milling machines, grinders, and gear shapers with minimal supervision and technical guidance.
    • Ensure accuracy, revision level and validity of production documentation and inspection tools prior to starting a job.
    • Perform part inspections as necessary to ensure quality of work and continually monitor parts production to ensure adherence to blueprint tolerances using appropriate inspection tools and criteria.
    • Responsible for deburring all parts after machining operation to meet required specifications.
    • Maintain correct daily labor time recording and accurate entries on applicable manufacturing documentation.
    • Ability to analyze and resolve typical machining problems, and recommend process and tooling improvements.
    • Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and perform basic preventative maintenance activities as required.
    • Perform other general shop duties or assist other departments as business demands require.
    • Operate multiple pieces of equipment concurrently when cycle time permits.
    • Provide training to shop personnel in the proper setup and operation of qualified CNC equipment.
    • Maintain all quality and productivity standards.
    • Promote a positive, professional atmosphere and support activities that enhance the welfare and morale of Beck employees.
    • Promote and ensure a safe working environment by demonstrating consistent adherence to Beck safety policies.

Experience & Other Requirements:

  • • 5 – 7 years of experience of setting up, proving out, and operating CNC turning, and/or milling, grinding, and gear shaping equipment, including making program edits and tool offsets and compensations.
    • Must be able to work from blue prints, sketches, oral, or written instructions with minimal supervision or technical guidance.
    • Must have the skills, ability, and desire to train others as requested.
    • Possess a working knowledge of typical shop inspection equipment such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gages, CMM’s, and be proficient with all inspection methodologies.
    • Good working knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metal cutting principles, tooling, and thread nomenclature is required.
    • Must be capable of performing basic Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry calculations to solve routine machining problems.
    • Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
    • Must have proven professional qualities including strong initiative, integrity, and the desire and ability to work effectively as a member of various work teams.
    • Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
    • Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    • Work overtime as needed when business demands require.
    • Must possess basic computer skills.

Educational Requirements

  • High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.
  • 2 year technical school degree or Completion of an Apprenticeship Program is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators

Harold Beck & Sons Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Send Resume

Resumes can be sent to
careers@haroldbeck.com or mailed to:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
11 Terry Drive
Newtown, PA 18940

Qualified candidates will be contacted.

Harold Beck & Sons Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Harold Beck & Sons Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer