<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Machinist III is a highly skilled technician who leads complex machining operations, including advanced CNC programming, setup optimization, and process improvement for Lathes and Milling. This role serves as a technical expert, mentor, and key contributor to operational excellence.</p> <p>Hourly range: $30.71 - $33.93 (Based on experience).</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead setup and operation of complex CNC and/or multi-axis machining centers </li><li>Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for efficiency, quality, and cycle time reduction </li><li>Interpret advanced blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications </li><li>Determine optimal machining methods, tooling strategies, and work holding solutions </li><li>Troubleshoot complex machining and quality issues; implement corrective actions </li><li>Perform advanced inspections and support root cause analysis for defects </li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives (cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, process standardization) </li><li>Partner with Engineering on new product introduction (NPI) and process validation </li><li>Train, mentor, and coach Machinist I and II employees </li><li>Support development of standard work, setup sheets, and best practices </li><li>Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production standards </li></ul> <p>Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required (technical certification a plus) </li><li>5+ years of advanced machining experience </li><li>Strong proficiency in CNC programming </li><li>Fanuc controls a Plus </li><li>Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation </li><li>Deep knowledge of tooling, materials, and machining strategies </li><li>Proven ability to lead setups and optimize processes </li><li>Experience with multi-axis machining and/or complex parts preferred </li></ul> <p>Physical and Work Environment Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Position will require standing at all times </li><li>Position will require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs most of the time and over 50 lbs occasionally. </li><li>Position will require pushing and pulling most of the time. </li><li>Position will have exposure to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, oil, and grease at all times. </li><li>Position will have exposure to smoke at times. </li></ul> <p>Company Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans </li><li>Prescription (Rx) Insurance </li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) </li><li>2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans </li><li>Vision Insurance </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) </li><li>Health Care FSA </li><li>Dependent Care FSA </li><li>Company Paid Base Life Insurance </li><li>Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance </li><li>Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance </li><li>Company Paid Disability Insurance </li><li>Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance </li><li>401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match </li><li>Voluntary Pet Insurance </li><li>Vacation and Personal/Sick Time </li><li>Paid Grandparent Leave </li><li>Paid Bonding Leave </li><li>Adoption Assistance </li><li>Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement) </li></ul> <p>About Wastequip</p> <p>Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider - from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.</p> <p>While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing - building a brighter future for all.</p>