Crystals Machinist I

The Modal Shop, A PCB Group Company

The Modal Shop, A PCB Group Company

lancaster, ny, usa

Posted on May 1, 2026

About PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

PCB manufactures sensors used by design engineers and predictive maintenance professionals to test and measure vibration, pressure, force, acoustics, load and shock for test, measurement, monitoring and control requirements. Our sensors support testing in aerospace and defense, automotive, transportation, civil engineering, and general R&D industries. PCB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation. With a focus on Total Customer Satisfaction for both our internal and external customers, we have a strong and ongoing commitment to being a great place to work! Learn more about our team | www.PCB.com | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-piezotronics/

More Reasons to Join the Team

PCB offers a highly collaborative and team-based atmosphere. Total Customer Satisfaction, for internal and external customers alike, is at the heart of our business and guides our interactions every day. Social events and opportunities are hosted throughout the year aimed to develop internal relationships and promote a culture focused on collaboration and teamwork. PCB also provides all full-time team members with 100% employer paid medical premiums for you and your family, a competitive PTO package and 10 company paid holidays.

Follow all PCB procedures and forms in compliance to ISO 9001.

As a Crystals Machinist I both independently and under direct supervision, works from drawings and/or written instructions, sets up and operates a variety of manual or CNC machinery and equipment to produce precision parts, performs production tasks that require the ability to follow written/verbal instructions and a thorough knowledge of techniques, materials, tools and equipment.

Additional Duties:

  • Reads and interprets engineering drawings, job routers and job procedures.
  • Learns and uses measuring instruments to inspect parts and may follow Q.C. sampling plan.
  • Responsible for simple set ups, operation, and cleaning of various CNC equipment per procedure. May operate Robodrill’s, grinders, dicers, lathes, lappers, low level X-ray equipment, hot plates, ovens, ultrasonic cleaners, laser etchers, vapor degreasers, precision test instrumentation, and other equipment as needed.
  • Completes all required paperwork and makes data collection transactions as needed.
  • Shows commitment to quality and total customer satisfaction through dedicating skills to achieve zero defect status and works with engineering to support continuous improvement projects.
  • Verifies conformance of finished work to ensure compliance to tolerance and company specifications.
  • Works with lead persons or higher-level machinists to identify dull or worn tools and make required tool offsets.
  • Sets up material and fixtures and completes simple jobs.
  • May need to jog and cycle a machine through all functions.
  • Complete preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
  • May require assistance from lead persons or higher-level machinists.
  • Sets example of a team member for less experienced employees by cooperating and showing commitment to customer service.
  • Assists in training of new team members.
  • Responsible for following company hazardous waste management procedures for hazardous wastes which are routinely generated through the manufacturing processes performed during normal duties.
  • Maintains a clean and organized working area, and follows established department cleaning requirements.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

  • High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 year of machining experience.
  • Advanced shop math skills: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, calculating averages, angles, area, volume, geometry, ratios, decimal places, converting fractions to decimals, and metric vs. standard units.
  • Must have ability to read engineering drawings including scale, views, and dimension.
  • Must have experiencing using measurement equipment such as a micrometer, drop gauge and calipers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic computer skills, and good documentation, time management, and communication skills are beneficial.