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Current Openings as of 10/11/2022

CNC Machinist – Rewarding – Unique Opportunity – Don’t Miss

Immediate opening to run our Live Tooling Lathe w/ Sub Spindle.

DMG Mori NLX 2500 SY - Programmed with Mastercamm 2022

We produce a low volume mix of interesting parts that provide challenge along with opportunities for Flow and Growth.  We go above and beyond to offer work that has meaning, is enjoyable and is accommodating to our personal lives.

From Aluminum to Hard Turning and Milling we run jobs that are new, jobs that repeat and several details for products we have developed and produce.

Sharp Tooling Company serves many manufacturing companies from diverse industries.  We specialize in making close tolerance tools and parts that are used in dedicated manufacturing operations. 

We are a small, innovative and growing family owned Tool & Die Machine Shop located in Cheektowaga, NY.  We provide the opportunity to work and collaborate in an atmosphere that values Teamwork, Trust, Integrity, Ingenuity and Going Above & Beyond.  Since 1959 we have been a Tool & Die Machine Shop and that is still our Core.  Over the past few years however, we have developed multiple products that are positioned for growth.  We need bright and dedicated team members so we can continue to offer the services our customers rely on and work our butts’ off to build up the new business units.

We believe our purpose as an organization is to provide our team members opportunities for service, flow and growth.  We see ourselves as a Tool & Die / R&D machine shop at the core that utilizes our resources to create and launch innovative new products, business units and organizations.  We have put a lot of work in the past several years so we can provide meaningful missions for our team that help us reach our goals, stay motivated and be able to grow as a team and individuals.

 

About The Position:

·         Advanced CNC Machinist with Lathe and Mill Experience (Live Tooling experience a plus)

·         DMG Mori, Mastercam 2020, AutoCAD 2020 and Excel are a plus (we are willing to train)

·         Other machining and operational support opportunities available for qualified candidates

·         On the job training, seminars and supplier support to help apply todays technological advances to the parts and products we make

·         Good pay (based on experience and amount of training required)

·         An allowance for medical benefits including vision & dental, 401K w/ match, 9 paid holidays, and up to 20 Days PTO

·         We also compensate if you opt out of medical benefits

 

Basic Requirements:

·         Ability to read / interpret prints and work directly from them

·         Ability to accurately use basic measuring equipment and check your own work

·         Ability to problem solve and trouble shoot issues 

·         Ability to work without supervision and plan your day based on our job schedule, shop activity, meetings and conversations

·         Ability to learn on the job and collaborate with others

·         Be willing to ask for help, offer help, request and provide feedback to improve performance and outcomes

·         Be driven, disciplined, process orientated and eager to learn

·         Be respectful and considerate of coworkers, customers and suppliers

·         Strong math skills (especially geometry and trigonometry)

·         A minimum of 5 years’ experience programming and running CNC Lathes and Mills

Core Responsibilities:

·         Program, set-up, operate and maintain CNC Lathe with Live Tooling

·         Make parts to print and customer specifications

·         Select tooling, perform time studies and analyze tool life and performance

·         Accurately report time on jobs and inventory used

·         Maintain and support a safe, clean and productive work environment

·         Keep getting better and learn new things with formal and on the job training / exploring

·         Do what it takes to get the job done right and deliver

Why Consider?

·         Rewarding job with good pay and a company that cares

·         Opportunity to play a key role in our growth and help create more opportunities

·         We want to help you contribute at a high level and be the best professional version of you

·         To be part of something different and be able to make a difference


Sharp Tooling Company, formally known as Niagara Punch and Die Corporation, was founded over 50 years ago in Buffalo, NY with the mission to produce customized tooling and specialized parts for customers seeking innovative solutions and machining expertise to solve their job needs. This mission has served as the foundation of our shop and has shaped our values of integrity, trust, ingenuity, and teamwork. With a solid foundation and deeply ingrained values, Sharp Tooling Company was able to look ahead and live out our vision. Our vision is to be the best in class tooling company by being regarded as the preferred shop for our customers. We continuously strive to be the best employment option for machining professionals that want to grow and be rewarded for their efforts.

We strive to be the best employment option for machining professionals that want to grow and be rewarded  for their efforts. We have a challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable work environment and are looking for beginner to experienced machinist to join our growing team. 

 

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