CNC Machinist III

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs from engineering data using Mastercam 2025 software.
• Secure raw materials, install cutting tools, and set proper offsets, feeds and speeds.
• Set-up, load and operate HAAS CNC machines such vertical mills and routers.
• Set-up, load and operate manual machines such as vertical and horizontal mills, lathes and surface grinder.
• Guarantee part accuracy within 0.0001 to 0.001 inches, accounting for tool deflection material thermal expansion.
• Inspect finished products utilizing precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Can understand and locate revision levels on drawings, specifications, and materials.
• Able to identify different materials and their properties relative to machining and processing.
• Preform routine preventive maintenance and keep the work area safe and clean.
• Maintain documentation such as work orders and parts tags.
• Write and optimize machine-readable code (G code, M code) or utilize CAD/CAM programs to define complex geometries.

General Expectations

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Analytical, mathematical and computer skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with HAAS CNC machines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, including GD&T symbols.
• Individual contributor that is generally self-sufficient and requires little to no supervisor input to complete tasks assigned.
• Trains other technicians on correct use of tools and processes.
• Possesses a toolbox with basic tools per the list provided by Knight Aerospace.
• Understand and comply with safety policies, ensures self and others in the area are wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED; completion of a trade school, vocational program, or formal apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum Ten Years Of Related Machining Experience, Or Minimum four years of experience in machining aerospace components.
• High proficiency in math (Algebra, geometry, trigonometry), blueprint reading and GD&T.

Work Environment Requirements

Full-Time Position. Warehouse and manufacturing environment.