WillowWood · 1 month ago
Senior CNC Machinist
Mesa,AZ,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$25/hr - $35/hr
5+ years expWillowWood is a company focused on producing parts for prosthetic medical devices, and they are seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Machinist to support their machining operations. This role involves expert setup, operation, troubleshooting, and execution of machining processes, with a strong emphasis on leadership and mentorship within the shop environment.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceProduct DesignSalesSoftware
Responsibilities
Perform advanced setups within your primary discipline:
Lathe: CNC turning centers, live-tool lathes, driven tooling, secondary milling operations
Mill: 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers, multi-face setups
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and machining requirements
Run existing CNC programs, adjusting offsets, tool wear compensation, and making safe minor G-code edits
Select and install appropriate tooling, fixtures, probes, and workholding solutions
Diagnose machining challenges such as finish issues, tool wear, vibration, or dimensional discrepancies
Mentor machinists and operators
Assist with workflow coordination, training, and process improvements
Communicate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams
Support prototype builds, first-article runs, and production machining
Perform inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gages, and other precision tools
Ensure parts meet all dimensional and finish requirements
Follow and enforce safety procedures and 5S standards
Maintain accurate setup sheets and documentation
Qualification
Required
5+ years CNC machining experience in lathes OR mills
Ability to perform complex setups and interpret prints
Strong understanding of G-code (execution only)
Proficiency with inspection tools and GD&T
Experience coaching or leading machinists
High school diploma or GED
Preferred
Experience on HAAS machines (UMC mills, DS/ST lathes)
Experience with live‑tool lathes
Experience with 5‑axis milling
Experience with Swiss / screw machines
Exposure to automation/robotic tending
Background in high‑tolerance environments
Benefits
Health, dental, vision
401(k) with match
PTO and holidays
Overtime opportunities
Training and advancement development
Company
WillowWood
WillowWood designs and manufactures prosthetic products.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-12-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Craig Higgins
Chief Financial Officer
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