Machinist – All Shifts

As a Machinist here at Solstice you are responsible for assembling and inspecting products to ensure the highest quality that is provided to our customers.

You will work with a team of skilled technicians and collaborate with other departments to meet production goals and customer requirements.

Perform all machining operations required to produce finished products from a variety of materials. Work from blueprints, specifications, job layouts, and written and/or oral instructions for the successful set-up and operation of manual machine tools and set-up/operation of CNC machine tools, dimensional inspection, data collection, and paperwork completion.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Successfully create parts from a blueprint, manufacturing operations and tooling instructions, or engineering instructions.
• Set-up and operate CNC and manual lathes, mills, grinders, etc., to very close tolerances. Use micrometers/other measuring instruments in order to perform quality control checks on parts in-process and upon completion.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Recommend changes to processes or procedures to improve quality and productivity. Exercise care and safe work practices – work requires close tolerances and fine finishes. Tasks may include development parts, depending upon production demands and product mix.
• Determine which of several alternatives to use in conjunction with the programmer to accomplish tasks.
• Make simple program changes and fixture modifications via manual edits.
• Solve problems and deviations in accordance with previous training; interact with engineers to find solutions to new or unusual problems.
• Enter process data when required.
• Perform necessary tasks and paperwork for the proper movement and control of parts and material in conjunction with the manufacturing tracking system.
• Actively participate in Honeywell Operating System (HOS) activities, daily meetings, understand what is to be accomplished during the shift, and discuss any new shift-related issues.
• Actively participate in Honeywell Structured Safety Process (SSP) activities, attend daily safety meetings, complete daily, weekly, and monthly safety-related tasks. Accountable for workstation or work cell housekeeping.
• Perform daily job functions in accordance with policies from EH&S, Quality, and housekeeping.

Monday – Thursday 5:00 pm – 3:30 am or Thursday 11:00 pm – 5:00 am and Friday – Sunday 5:00 pm to 5:00 am.

$25.50 per hour plus shift differential ($1.50 – $7 depending on shift). The actual base salary will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Completion of a Machine Shop Technology program with machinist-level experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining CNC machining equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.

• Technical certification or degree in machining or related field.
• Experience with CNC machining.
• Knowledge of programming and CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Experience with manual lathe.
• Experience machining tantalum, copper and/or aluminum preferred.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, the candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance;
Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick…