CNC Mill Machinist

Essential Functions

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs CNC machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up CNC machines by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Conceptual Skills
• Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Supply Management
• Tooling
• Coordination
• Inventory Control
• Attention to Detail
• Judgment

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing): Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework. Searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Punctuality and attendance.
• Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
• Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, and at least 1 year CNC Machining experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• At least 1 year CNC Mill Machining experience.
• GD&T experience for print reading.
• Basic caliper, micrometer, and bore gage knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
• 2-5 years of CNC Mill Machining experience.
• Ability to edit programs by hand or at machine controls.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions.
• In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.