Senior Tool & Die Machinist

Overview

The world’s greatest innovators rely on Calspan, as evidenced by our track record of successfully providing high-quality independent engineering design, test, and research services for more than 70 years. We are proud to offer innovators a wide array of engineering services to support their game-changing innovations. We are looking for a motivated Senior Machinist to join our team in our Buffalo, NY location.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications to plan and machine precision components using available equipment, achieving tight tolerances and meeting established production timelines. Independently set up and operate vertical and horizontal CNC lathes, milling machines, and drill presses; clean, scribe, and prepare materials and parts as required.

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of components, sub‑assemblies, assemblies, jigs, fixtures, and mock‑ups using precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance to specifications and quality standards.
• Perform fitting, trimming, adjusting, forming, and shaping operations on assemblies with irregular contours, angles, and hole patterns, maintaining extremely close tolerances.
• Identify, review, and resolve discrepancies in drawings, specifications, or work instructions with team members and customer representatives; troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Maintain accountability for assigned tools, machines, and equipment, and perform routine preventive maintenance to support operational reliability.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferably from a vocational or technical school)
• Formal trades training in machining, tool and die, or a related field
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of electricity, shop practices, principles of mechanics, and material properties
• Ability to apply advanced shop mathematics, trigonometry, and handbook formulas; interpret oral instructions, complex drawings, specifications, and sketches
• Proficient in the use of a wide variety of precision measuring instruments, including dial indicators, micrometers, levels, protractors, surface gauges, and height gauges
• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in machining and tool and die applications

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline.Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

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