CNC Machinist - 1st Shift
About the Role
Building upon level one, with minimal assistance, level two machinists operate 2-5 axis CNC/Automated machine cells as well as standalone machines. This role requires basic machine setup including preparing and setting up fixtures and cutting tools, loading and adjusting CNC programs and offsets. Level two machinists use advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height, air gauge, and bench inspection, and have basic competencies in print reading and common CNC G and M codes. May work in one of the three areas: CNC, Turning, or Screw Machine. Typically requires 2-4 years of experience.
Responsibilities
Level one responsibilities apply to level two, with the following additional duties:
- Perform basic setup operations, including fixtures, cutting tools, and CNC programs.
- Maintain product quality by monitoring and adjusting CNC offsets as needed.
- Perform inspection tasks of intermediate complexity interacting with drawings and more advanced inspection tools.
- Meet production demands.
- Run production on multiple machines at once (Primary & Secondary).
Requirements
- The ability to identify and correctly load and secure fixtures with minimal assistance.
- A working knowledge of G and M codes applied in setting and adjusting offsets and interacting with CNC programs.
- A working knowledge of shop math, including tool geometry, positive and negative numbers, and basic geometry.
- The ability to read basic prints in English and apply basic dimensional specifications to inspection processes.
- Evidence of success in level one machining duties for at least one year before promotion or hire.
- 2-4 years of experience.
Qualifications
GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to walk, sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Schedule
1st Shift: Monday - Friday (6:00am - 2:30pm)