CNC Machinist and Programmer

Established in 1996, Hydracore is a Metuchen- based precision machine shop providing custom CNC machining and prototyping for the aerospace, defense, and medical sectors. Operating from a 20,000-square-foot facility, the company specializes in high-complexity manufacturing and versatile production runs. Their expert team delivers tailored engineering solutions ranging from small-scale prototypes to heavy industrial components.

Responsibilities

• Program, setup, and run Mori Seiki Lathes in a low-volume/high-mix workflow.
• Write and/or modify CNC programs and instruction sheets for multi-axis machined parts.
• Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate work.
• Cut material, build tooling, set fixtures, prove, and run programs, deburr, and finish parts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of CNC 4-Axis Lathe programming experience.
• 5+ years of CNC Lathe operation.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T.
• Proficient with basic shop tools and machines.

Desired Skills:

• Experience cutting a wide range of metals typically difficult to machine.
• Experience programming and operating DMG-MORI machines.
• Thorough knowledge of the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparators, etc.
• Experience programming with Hypermill and Mastercam.
• Experience with ProShop ERP or any ERP Softwares.

Compensation:

• Pay starting at $35+ per hour, based on relevant experience and skills
• End-of-year bonus
• Paid Holidays, Vacations
• Medical Benefits
• 401K + company match

Must be a US Citizen