CNC Machinist

Responsibilities

• Works from prints or drawings to produce a variety of items.
• Produces precision items beyond the capabilities of production machine operators.
• Follows lockout-tagout procedures when machines must be shut down for repair.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per the P.M. charts.
• Performs milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burning, bench operations, and inspection.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to plan the setup and operation of all types of machine tools.
• Plans setup and operates typical machine shop tools, producing parts to tolerances and company specifications.
• Cleans up sweepings of machine tool operation scrap and places them in the trash bin.
• Responsible for loading parts, proving tapes, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, and inspection of quality parts to meet requirements.
• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machines, within capabilities, controls, or control media as required to ensure quality of production.
• Communicates with supervisor for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, as determined by business needs.

Skills

• Ability to operate all common machine shop equipment and hand tools skillfully.
• Familiarity with basic machine functions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints successfully.
• Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments, including but not limited to: calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales.
• Understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions.
• Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for calculating material fabrication.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Self-starter with high attention to detail.