Datwyler Group

Overview

Datwyler is a high-tech company that focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components, contributing to safety in healthcare and mobility. The Machinist A position involves programming, setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC machining equipment to manufacture precision components.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, operate, and optimize CNC lathes, mills, and related machining equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions to determine machining requirements and setup methods.
• Develop and modify CNC programs to support production, quality, and efficiency objectives.
• Perform complex machine setups, tooling selections, fixture installations, and process prove-outs.
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, and dimensional issues to maintain production performance.
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and equipment utilization.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical support to Machinist B and Machinist C employees.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and maintenance records.
• Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, trade school certification, apprenticeship completion, or equivalent machining training preferred.
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience required.
• Demonstrated experience programming CNC lathes and mills.
• Extensive experience performing complex machine setups independently.
• Experience proving out new jobs and developing machining processes.
• Experience with Haas, Mazak, or similar CNC controls preferred.
• Experience developing CNC programs from engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Extensive experience performing complex machine setups, process prove-outs, tooling selection, fixture installation, and production launch activities.