Machinist – Full-time - Day Shift

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

SHIFT/SCHEDULE:

This role operates on the 1st shift, with a schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

ONBOARDING SCHEDULE:  
To ensure a successful start and seamless integration into the team, this role includes a structured 4–5-day onboarding program, typically scheduled from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All new employees are expected to complete this onboarding during their first week.   

The Machinist is responsible for learning, setting up and operating various types of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.  This role will learn the tooling manufacturing process and be able to make tooling. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control throughout the manufacturing process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment, including lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Interpret and analyze technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining processes and required tools.
• Conduct quality checks using precision measuring instruments to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues, making adjustments as necessary to maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, document sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Design and manufacture advanced work holding, jaws and fixtures.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as required.
• Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary through first article inspection process.
• Confers with design/engineers, assembly personnel, fabricators, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve machining processes and reduce waste.
• Document production processes and maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in machining strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of machining experience preferred, Senior-level machinist experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in operating CNC and manual machining equipment strongly preferred.
• Mastercam experience strongly preferred.
• AutoCAD experience creating drawings strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and materials.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a manufacturing environment.
• This job description may vary based on the specific needs of the organization.

Pay: $34.75 per hour

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Job Requisition: 426474