2nd Shift Swiss CNC Machinist

About the role

The Advanced Machinist operates and assists with programming production machines, ensuring product quality, and providing expertise in machining operations. This role requires a high level of skill and autonomy, with the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions independently.

Responsibilities

• Power up machines, zero return axis to the home position, and assist with set up on machines for production runs.
• Follow and develop quality procedures, identify all dimensions established at the machining operation, and check established dimensions using the in-process inspection sheet.
• Make precise offsets to tools or work positions to achieve dimensionally acceptable products.
• Understand and meet surface finish requirements, change tools as needed to maintain the finish, and optimize machining parameters.
• Utilize and maintain shop travelers in production to verify correct material, size, quantity, and any additional notes or work instructions that differ from the customer print.
• Execute and refine start-up procedures following machine crashes or major tool breakages, minimizing downtime.
• Support and lead workplace organization efforts, including removing and storing fixtures, vices, and stops after jobs, replacing tooling and small tools in designated areas, and maintaining clean and organized workstations.
• Follow and improve procedures for time reporting and scrap reporting via data collection to provide accurate job costing data.
• Adhere to and enforce prescribed safety procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior machinists and provide technical support to the production team.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and implement new machining techniques and processes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and up to 50 lbs on a daily basis.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours per day.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Previous machining experience.
• Blueprint reading.
• Understanding and application of GD&T.