Machinist

Responsibilities

• Independently performs a variety of precision machine operations utilizing up to two or more CNC or manual machining centers to cut, shape, drill or form metal work pieces to specifications.
• Performs setup and diversified operations on CNC or manual machining centers.
• Performs a variety of milling, drilling, boring, or related operations to close and interrelated tolerances.
• Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine machining sequence and dimensions to finished work piece.
• Selects and installs cutting tools in machine spindle or magazine.
• Measure work piece for conformance to specifications.
• Utilizes override control to correct conditions that are out of tolerance or operating unusually by coordinating with the manufacturing engineer.
• Machines materials other than metal, such as composites, plastic, and rubber as required.
• Cleans machine, tooling, parts and performs machine maintenance along with 6S principals.
• Adjust machine feed and speed and change cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions, will coordinate with manufacturing engineer.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years machining experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Two-year college or technical CNC certification a plus!
• Read, write legibly, and understand English.
• Perform basic math (add, subtract, multiple, and divide).
• Mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Attendance dependability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility with changes in work requirements.
• Ability to stay focused and meet deadlines, which may require overtime.
• Attention to detail.
• Perform basic computer skills, such as open and save files along with basic data entry.
• Understand basic terminology used in the job functional area.
• Ability to read an interpret blue print.