Job Description:
Job Summary:
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.
Hourly range: $30.71 - $33.93 (Based on experience).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead setup and operation of complex CNC and/or multi-axis machining centers
- Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for efficiency, quality, and cycle time reduction
- Interpret advanced blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications
- Determine optimal machining methods, tooling strategies, and work holding solutions
- Troubleshoot complex machining and quality issues; implement corrective actions
- Perform advanced inspections and support root cause analysis for defects
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, process standardization)
- Partner with Engineering on new product introduction (NPI) and process validation
- Train, mentor, and coach Machinist I and II employees
- Support development of standard work, setup sheets, and best practices
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production standards
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required (technical certification a plus)
- 5+ years of advanced machining experience
- Strong proficiency in CNC programming
- Fanuc controls a Plus
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
- Deep knowledge of tooling, materials, and machining strategies
- Proven ability to lead setups and optimize processes
- Experience with multi-axis machining and/or complex parts preferred
Physical and Work Environment Requirements:
- Position will require standing at all times
- Position will require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs most of the time and over 50 lbs occasionally.
- Position will require pushing and pulling most of the time.
- Position will have exposure to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, oil, and grease at all times.
- Position will have exposure to smoke at times.
Company Benefits:
- 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
- Prescription (Rx) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Company Paid Base Life Insurance
- Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Company Paid Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
- Paid Grandparent Leave
- Paid Bonding Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
About Wastequip
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.
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Technical certification
- 5+ years of advanced machining experience
- Strong proficiency in CNC programming
- Fanuc controls experience
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
- Deep knowledge of tooling, materials, and machining strategies
- Proven ability to lead setups and optimize processes
- Experience with multi-axis machining and/or complex parts
- Ability to stand for entire shift and lift up to 50+ lbs
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production standards
What We Do
Wastequip is the leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment in North America. Wastequip’s broad range of waste equipment, parts and services are used to collect, process and transport recyclables, solid waste, liquid waste and organics. The company’s brands include Wastequip, Toter, ConFab, Accurate, Galbreath, Amrep, Pioneer, Mountain Tarp, Wastebuilt, Wastequip WRX, ContainerPros and wasteware. For more information, visit www.wastequip.com.
