CNC Machinist ($3,000 sign-on bonus!)

Role Overview

We have an immediate opening for an experienced full-time CNC Machinist ($3,000 sign-on bonus!) in our advanced manufacturing assembly department based in our Hopkinton, MA location. This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday. This position involves reading blueprints, working in MasterCAM, and setting up/operating machines such as CNC mills and lathes.

About Us:

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers and much more! PI's customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, semiconductor, aerospace and life sciences.

We are pioneers by nature; quite frequently, we are creating or building a device that will be applied for the first time, for a process that will be leveraged for an entire marketplace. Our culture is open, transparent, enthusiastic with a general curiosity to solve emerging science and technology challenges. If you have an open, inquiring mind and like to develop solutions for first generation problems, you will be right at home.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and run CNC mills and lathes (HAAS preferred)
• Use knowledge of G&M codes in CNC programming process
• Adjust G-Code, tooling, and fixtures for improved efficiency and quality
• Open, validate, and post programs using CAM software
• Load, adjust and maintain machining fixtures
• Perform first-article and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gages and verify they meet all print tolerances and specifications
• Run parts on Haas CNC mills and lathes including 3 and 4 axis milling and lathe live tooling
• Create, update, and improve setup sheets, work instructions, and best practices
• Operate independently and go from print to part
• Operate multiple machines, while meeting timeline demands and adhering to safety requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing efforts

Requirements:

• Experience working with CAM. Mastercam preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings (blueprints)
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Understanding of GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerancing)
• Apprentice or technical schooling for precision machining (CNC or Manual)
• Experience working with rigorous tight tolerances and minute measurements
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and match delivery dates

What We Provide:

• Low-volume, high-quality work (not high-pressure production)
• Competitive pay + 401k match
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Great benefits: Blue Cross medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, PTO, holidays, and more