Toolmaker / CNC Lathe Machinist

Blockwise Engineering is looking to hire an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist / Toolmaker to help manufacture precision mold components used in specialized factory equipment for medical device manufacturers. We are looking for someone with strong machining knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to independently manage parts from programming through final inspection. If you are self-motivated, take pride in craftsmanship, and enjoy learning new things, then please apply for this great opportunity.

About Blockwise

We are a small, fun company that designs and develops specialized manufacturing equipment to support the medical industry. Our equipment is typically table-top sized with unique precision mechanisms and electronic control systems.

Our machine shop focuses on high-skill machining and toolmaking . We build precision mold tooling and machine components that support our internally designed equipment.

While our toolmakers are highly skilled and involved in the full manufacturing process, many of our machine parts and mold components are recurring product designs rather than one-off job shop work. Our engineering team works in the same building as the machine shop and actively designs for manufacturability, creating a strong feedback loop between engineering and manufacturing. We encourage toolmakers/machinists to contribute ideas, improve processes, and help refine how parts are produced over time.

We take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional shop environment.

See the work we do at Blockwise.com.

Some of our benefits:

We encourage our employees to learn and grow. We provide a lot of opportunity for growth within the company.

Our modern business structure allows employees manage their own schedules and workloads.

Our company promotes employee health by providing a stocked kitchen with healthy food choices.

Other benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) contribution matching, and paid time off.

Role and Responsibilities

• Program CNC lathes
• Setup and operate CNC turning centers: Okuma Genos L2000-e and Hurco TMX8MYi
• Machine precision mold components and tooling used in our balloon forming equipment
• Work from SolidWorks models and engineering drawings
• Modify parameterized mold designs to meet customer-specific requirements
• Design and build fixtures, tooling, or workholding when needed
• Verify part dimensions and tolerances to ensure conformance to specifications
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, indicators, bore gauges, etc.
• Troubleshoot machining and setup issues
• Maintain organized tooling, setups, and work areas
• Work closely with engineers and other machinists to improve manufacturing processes
• Help support customer deadlines through efficient and accurate machining
• Contribute to a team

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Strong CNC lathe programming, setup, and operation experience
• Experience with Mastercam
• Experience with Solidworks and Solidworks CAM
• Ability to independently machine parts start-to-finish
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• High productivity / self-motivation
• Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Desire to continuously improve manufacturing processes
• Tool & die or mold-making experience
• Experience with Okuma or Hurco controls
• Multi-axis turning experience
• Machine shop experience beyond simple production operation

Pay: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Hurco controls: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mastercam: 1 year (Preferred)
• SolidWorks: 1 year (Preferred)
• multi-axis turning: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person