Machinist

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run production to print and budget on multi axis CNC machines.
• Set up and produce 1st piece on moderately complex parts with multi axis CNC machines.
• Use standard and advanced measuring devises and techniques to ensure the quality of the parts.
• Work through new processes and provide feedback to Programmers and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Trouble shoot tooling and work holding issues during production runs.
• Clean machine and work area.
• Deburr parts.
• Perform gathering/building cutting tools, fixtures, and raw material.
• Operates CNC or manual machines and inspect parts utilizing blue print dimensions and prescribed gages.
• Monitor and verifies quality in accordance with GA procedures.
• Prepares and saw cuts raw material.
• May layout, fabricate, and assemble components.
• May monitor and verify quality of work performed by equal or lower level personnel, such as first part inspection.
• May provide guidance or training to lower level machinist.
• On occasions, help/train new machinist on machining principles and Company procedures.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Requirements

• Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent and seven or more years related experience.
• Additional experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• The ability to perform complex set-ups and fabrication of machined parts.
• Advanced knowledge of machining equipment, including the ability to use judgment and safe practices.
• An advanced understanding of cutting tool wear, selection, and replacement.
• The ability to read standard G and M code for CNC machines.
• A working knowledge of GD&T.
• Advanced knowledge of work coordinate systems and how they are used in CNC processes.
• The ability to read and understand engineering blue prints and diagrams.
• The ability to trouble shoot processes and provide feedback.
• The ability to work in a Team environment, including times where multiple people are developing processes.
• Good interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees and supervisors.
• Basic computer skills.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as required.

Qualifications

• Must have an advanced understanding of cutting tool wear, selection, and replacement.
• Must have a working knowledge of GD&T.
• Must have advanced knowledge of work coordinate systems and how they are used in CNC processes.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering blue prints and diagrams.
• Must be able to trouble shoot processes and provide feedback.
• Must be able to work in a Team environment, including times where multiple people are developing processes.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees and supervisors.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must have flexibility to work extended hours as required.