Role Overview
We have an immediate opening for an experienced full-time CNC Machinist Setup/Operator in our advanced manufacturing assembly department based in our Hopkinton, MA location . This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday. This position involves reading blueprints, programming in MasterCAM, and setting up/operating machines such as CNC mills and lathes.
Overtime is available.
About Us:
PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers and much more! PI's customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, semiconductor, aerospace and life sciences.
We are pioneers by nature; quite frequently, we are creating or building a device that will be applied for the first time, for a process that will be leveraged for an entire marketplace. Our culture is open, transparent, enthusiastic with a general curiosity to solve emerging science and technology challenges. If you have an open, inquiring mind and like to develop solutions for first generation problems, you will be right at home.
Responsibilities:

• Set up and run CNC mills and lathes (HAAS preferred)
• Read engineering drawings (blueprint reading)
• Use knowledge of G&M codes in CNC programming process
• Make adjustments with MDI at CNC machine tool control
• Use common inspection equipment
• Run parts on Haas CNC mills and lathes including 3 and 4 axis milling and lathe live tooling
• Perform in-process and final inspection on those parts and verify they meet all print tolerances and specifications
• Operate independently and go from print to part
• Edit, troubleshoot and improve machining programs
• Operate multiple machines, while meeting timeline demands and adhering to safety requirements

Requirements:

• Programming experience is a must. Mastercam preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Understanding of GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerancing)
• Apprentice or technical schooling for precision machining (CNC or Manual)
• Experience working with rigorous tight tolerances and minute measurements
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and match delivery dates

What We Provide:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• LTD & Life insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 12 Holiday days off
• PTO and Sick Time
• 401k with a generous company match.
• And much more!

We operate first shift, 7 am - 3:30 pm . Overtime is available.
PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation - please contact us at for consideration.
We are not currently providing work authorization or sponsorship for this opportunity.
This position will be based out of the Hopkinton, MA facility until at least August 2025. After this time, the job location will be in our Shrewsbury, MA facility. Please take this into consideration when applying.
The future awaits you - at PI
Do you want to join a company that makes the impossible possible? Then we look forward to your application and a statement about your salary expectations.