CNC Operator/Machinist

Job Duties

• Plans machining by studying traveler, blueprints, specifications, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs mills and lathes 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 mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Limits feed mechanism by lifting stock into position (50 lb lift requirement).
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to our Quality Management System.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Clearance; 5+ years of experience operating CNC mills, lathes, grinders; blue print reading; conceptual skills; process improvement; verbal communication; functional and technical skills; tooling; attention to detail; good judgment; proactive.