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CNC Machinist I at Tecomet

Tecomet Warsaw, IN

Job Description

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist I Produces machined parts by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Operate CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings.
  • Change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear.
  • Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting inspection reports.
  • Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule.
  • Perform hand finishing.
  • Always Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cards.
  • Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues.
  • Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity.
  • Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system.
  • Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities.
  • Identify and escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required.
  • Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area.
  • Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Experience of working in a production environment (E/D)

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

  • Associate's degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred.
  • GCSE/NVQ Math and English is desirable (UK only)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability or demonstrable aptitude to operate and maintain a CNC Machine
  • Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records
  • Effective at planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales
  • Able to follow work instructions, proven record of quality, and on-time production runs
  • Demonstrable commitment to safety at all times
  • Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period of time
  • Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
  • Ability to identify problems and escalate as required
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal
  • Solid computer skills

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Typical mid-level pay: $47k for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$47k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$35k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $65k

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Limited
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-20%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024