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Machinist Job in Berkshire County, MA Summary of Job: Setup CNC production, maintain equipment and modify programs as needed Essential Job Functions: - Manufacture prototype products & fixtures - Manufacture new products & fixtures for production - Maintain & repair current production equipment, tooling & fixtures - Update current production tooling & methods as needed - Track time and materials needed to perform individual jobs - Maintain tooling inventory Schedule: Mon-Thurs: 6a-4:30p Required Experience: 1- 3 years for entry level Preferred Experience: 7-10 years Required Education: - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent work experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Setup and operation of CNC vertical milling machines & lathes using proper tooling components, tool setter, gage blocks, micrometers and other measuring tools - Modify numerical control programs for machining tooling & parts - Possess a strong knowledge of various machine program & diagnostic codes - Proficiently interpret and use complicated prints (including multiple views and 3-dimensional detail), specifications and sketches - Selects proper cutting tools, attachments, fixtures, feeds, speeds, coolant, lubricant as appropriate based on material and part configuration. - Proficient in shop mathematics in order to: calculate tool offsets, home positions, and verify print dimensions. - Work independently as well as in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision - Possess ability to run multiple pieces of equipment at the same time - Uses judgment based on practice and precedence with minimal supervision. - Selects appropriate alternative sources of information and utilizes them to evaluate situations, with supervision. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: - Ability to utilize SOLIDWORKS to create models, assemblies and drawings - Experience utilizing CAMWorks to program Y-axis lathes and 4th axis mills - Experience designing machining fixtures - Experience with HAAS CNC milling machines and turning centers - Experience with machine maintenance and repair Physical Demands: - Utilize hand and finger dexterity. - Lifting, bending, sitting, standing as required by assigned task. Safety Requirements - General Safety Guidelines and other guidelines are required by assigned task. Work Environment: - Inside production/manufacturing/warehouse environment.