CNC Machinist

Career Summary

Cambridge Valley Machining provides comprehensive design through manufacturing services for startups, Fortune 500 businesses, and other domestic and global customers. CVM is a proud supplier within the Space and the Defense industries.

About the Role

The CNC Machinist is responsible to:

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Machine parts and fixtures to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
• Design and build fixtures to meet machining specifications.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Advise schedulers, planners, and sales engineers about the materials and processes used for finished products.
• Program computers and electronic instruments such as numerically controlled machine tools.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.
• Evaluate procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Hands on and self-directed
• Able to function in an environment requiring day-to-day involvement in details, changes, etc.
• Strong math skills, able to read blueprints, drawings, and engineering information
• Strong commitment to detail and organizational skills
• Team Player

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing

Skills

• Mathematics
• Machine operation
• Blueprint reading
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Cambridge Valley Machining is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.

Legal Information

This is a DOD requirement for receiving technical information and distributing.