Halma

CNC Machinist/Programmer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerHalma
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

Volk is the world's leading brand in ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical lenses. Our purpose is to eradicate preventable blindness through all aspects of the work we do. Volk is a highly regarded, global organization and is a subsidiary of Halma, a FTSE 100 company. To support our ongoing growth, we are looking for you!

Please Note: This position is being recruited directly by Volk Optical. We are not accepting unsolicited calls, emails, or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, search firms, or staffing agencies. Agency solicitations will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programs, sets up, and operates CNC milling, lathe, or other machinery according to blueprint specifications
Utilizes G or M code and CAM software (MasterCAM, MAZATROL, Haas Visual Programming System, etc.)
Tests accuracy of settings and programs
Follows all safe work practices & safety rules
Fabricates metallic and nonmetallic parts, and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units
Applies knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, layout techniques, operating conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers
Checks blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers
Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media
Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machine, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments
Set up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools
Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks
May install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance
May develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated
May confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
May specialize in setting up and operating CNC machines and machining centers or set up and operate CNC machines linked to automated storage, retrieval, and moving devices
Utilize CNC and conventional mills, lathes, grinders and other machine and hand tools to produce precision parts
Set-up, program and operate CNC mills and lathes with live tooling
May fabricate machine replacement parts
Perform general machine shop functions
Effectively prioritizes jobs to meet deadlines and work in an efficient and timely manner
Complete required documentation
Maintain compliance with Quality related to medical device regulations and requirements
May train machinists in department
Other duties as assigned

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QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent
7-10 years of machinist experience using conventional machine and hand tools
3-5 years CNC set-up, programming, and operating experience
Must be able to perform close tolerance machining
Able to read and understand written instructions/specifications such as technical manuals, design specifications and mechanical drawings.
Good interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude and logical problem-solving skills necessary
Good verbal and written communication
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and still function as a team player
Proficient computer skills
Basic computer skills
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