Careers

Saunders Machine Works is growing and that means we need more help running our small manufacturing company. If you think you're the right kind of person with the right skills and are interested (or already live in) Zanesville, OH, then please check out this position and send us an email or a resume.

Members of our team enjoy competitive pay, profit sharing/bonuses, retirement matching, continuous skill growth, and weekly shop lunches in a collaborative, machining-focused environment.


Job description:

Saunders Machine Works (SMW) is a fast-growing, high-precision manufacturer specializing in CNC fixture plates, modular vises, PuckChuck zero-point workholding, and tooling accessories. We run a clean, climate controlled, state-of-the-art facility equipped with Haas, Okuma, Brother, Doosan and Willemin-Macodel equipment, including 5-axis machines, and verticals.

Machinist Responsibilities:

  • Primary Focus: Program (Fusion 360), set up, and operate CNC vertical machining centers (Haas, Doosan & Okuma) to manufacture SMW fixture plates and core product lines.
  • R&D & Skill Growth: Program and operate 5-axis machines, UR Robots, CNC grinders, and multi-axis equipment for R&D projects and custom fixture development.
  • Quality Control: Perform in-process quality inspections using precision metrology tools (micrometers, bore gages, optical/height gages).
  • Shop Operations: Assist with general shop duties, product assembly, machine maintenance, and process evaluation.

Machinist Requirements:

  • Experience: 2+ years of CNC machining experience.
  • CAM/CAD: 2+ years of hands-on Fusion 360 CAD/CAM programming experience preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, speed/feed optimization, workholding design, and GD&T/metrology basics.
  • Mindset: High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and eager to learn new machinery/techniques.

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) / IRA with Company Matching
  • Profit-Sharing / Performance Bonus Opportunities
  • Ongoing Education & Skill Development
  • Weekly Team Lunch

Experience:

  • Fusion 360 CAM: 2 years (Preferred)
  • CNC Machining: 2 years (Required)

Click here to apply for the Machinist position!


 

- The SMW Team