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Cnc Machinist

Perai - Penang
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Published on www.foundit.in 22 May 2025

About the company: 

Our clients is a global manufacturer of precision components for molds and dies, serving industries like automotive, electronics, and medical devices. With a global network of manufacturing and sales bases across Asia and the United States, they provide high-quality standard and custom components such as ejector pins, guideposts, and die parts. The company emphasizes innovation, quality manufacturing, and close collaboration with customers to meet demanding production needs. 

Driven by its core values Challenge, Innovation, and Honesty, they continue to grow as a trusted partner in the global manufacturing supply chain. 

 

About the role: 

As an CNC Machinist Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting CNC Milling, Wirecut, and EDM machines. You will work closely with the production team to improve machining processes, train machinists, and implement efficiency and quality improvements, ensuring smooth and safe operations on the production floor.   

Responsibilities: 

  • Maintain and Troubleshoot CNC Machines: Perform regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on CNC Milling, Wirecut, and EDM machines to maximize uptime, ensure consistent machining quality, and promptly resolve mechanical and electrical issues. 
  • Train Machinists: Provide comprehensive training and guidance to machinists on machine operation and autonomous maintenance practices, empowering them to independently handle routine upkeep and minor repairs. 
  • Optimize Machining Processes: Analyze machining performance data and processes continuously to identify and implement improvements that enhance productivity, reduce cycle times, improve product quality, and lower operational costs. 
  • Conduct Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance activities on production equipment to maintain reliability, minimize downtime, and support smooth manufacturing workflows. 
  • Collaborate with Production Teams: Work closely with production and engineering teams to coordinate machining operations, resolve bottlenecks, meet production schedules, and ensure safe and efficient achievement of targets. 
  • Ensure Safety Compliance and Documentation: Enforce adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, promote safe working practices, and accurately document maintenance work, process changes, and improvements to support quality control and knowledge sharing. 

 

Requirements 

  • Possess a relevant Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related technical field. Higher qualifications will be considered an advantage.  
  • Demonstrate fluency in spoken Chinese to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders in a multicultural work environment. 
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working with CNC machines, particularly with EDM, Wirecut, or Milling machines, showcasing strong technical knowledge and practical skills. 
  • Have practical experience in machining to make electrodes, which will be an advantage. 

 

Skills and Competencies 

  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of CNC Milling, Wirecut, and EDM machine maintenance and troubleshooting.   
  • Problem Solving: Excellent ability to quickly diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to reduce machine downtime. 
  • Training and Communication: Effective in training machinists and communicating technical information clearly to promote autonomous maintenance.   
  • Process Optimization: Skilled in analyzing machining processes and implementing improvements to boost productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.  
  • Safety Compliance: Thorough understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations to ensure a safe working environment. 

 

Good-to-know 

  • Competitive salary plus valuable allowances for attendance, meals, and transport 
  • A key leadership role by training and mentoring machinists, shaping a skilled and autonomous production team. 
  • Be part of a company with a strong commitment to health and safety, ensuring you work in a secure and well-supported environment. 

 

Our client provides excellent opportunities for technical growth with advanced CNC technologies and career development within the company. If you're eager to grow your skills, contribute to process improvements, and be part of an ambitious, collaborative team, we encourage you to apply! 

 

EA License: JTKSM1333 

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