CNC Machinist – (Makino, Horizontal Milling & Turning)

Description

Company Overview:

Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on.

Role Summary:

Join our 1st shift as a skilled CNC Machinist. You will be responsible for the setup, programming, prove-out, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC lathes, milling machines, grinders, and gear shaping equipment to manufacture precision components that meet quality, safety, and productivity standards. Working independently from blueprints, specifications, and manufacturing documentation, this role performs inspections, adjusts tooling and programs as needed, resolves machining issues, and ensures compliance with GD&T and dimensional requirements. The CNC Machinist also supports continuous improvement initiatives, maintains equipment and work areas, and serves as a technical mentor to less experienced shop personnel while promoting a safe and professional manufacturing environment. Experience with Makino machining centers and horizontal CNC milling and turning machines is highly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safely and proficiently setup, prove-out, program, and operate CNC lathes, and/or milling machines, grinders, and gear shapers.  
• 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 complex 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 in-depth technical training and mentor 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.

Requirements

Professional and Personal Requirements:

• 7 to 10 years of experience of setting up, proving out, and operating CNC turning, and/or milling, grinding, and gear shaping equipment, including making program edits, tool offsets, and compensations.
• Must be able to work independently from blueprints, sketches, oral, or written instructions without supervision or technical guidance.
• Must have the skills, ability, and desire to serve as a mentor for shop personnel as needed. 
• Possess a thorough knowledge of typical shop inspection equipment such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gages, CMM’s, and be proficient with all inspection methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metal cutting principles, tooling, and thread nomenclature is required.
• Must be proficient in Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Mechanical Drafting and Computer skills in CAD and Solid Works are beneficial. 
• Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating Makino CNC machines.
• Strong background with horizontal milling and turning centers.
• Ability to optimize machining processes, tooling, and programs for precision, quality, and productivity.
• Experience machining tight-tolerance components in a high-mix, precision manufacturing environment.

Education 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.

Advancement Path:

• Toolmaker, Leadman

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.