CNC Machinist I

About the role

The CNC Machinist I produces machined parts by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics. 1st shift Mills.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings.
• Change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear.
• Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting inspection reports.
• Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule.
• Perform hand finishing.
• Always follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cards.
• Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues.
• Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity.
• Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system.
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Identify and escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Experience of working in a production environment (E/D).

Preferred: Associate's degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship. GCSE/NVQ Math and English is desirable (UK only).

Work environment: representative of those encountered while performing essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical requirements: may require standing, frequent walking, use of hands/fingers, reaching, talking/hearing; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; occasional lifting/moving up to 50 pounds; vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Skills

• Ability or demonstrable aptitude to operate and maintain a CNC machine.
• Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records.
• Effective at planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales.
• Able to follow work instructions, proven record of quality, and on-time production runs.
• Demonstrable commitment to safety at all times.
• Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period of time.
• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player.
• Ability to identify problems and escalate as required.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Solid computer skills.