Machinist III

Purpose And Scope Of Job

Setup and operation of multi-axis CNC machines (lathes; mills – horizontal and vertical - including multi-pallet machining centers; grinders; broaches; Gear generation & testing equipment). Set up and operation of manual and semi-automatic lathes, mills, grinders, tool grinders, drills, broaches, gear hobbers, shears, etc.

Essential Functions

• Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations while holding close tolerance dimensions with minimal assistance.
• Read & interpret blueprints – both imperial and metric standards.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics (geometry, trigonometry) and part drawings / standards.
• Machine parts correctly with only set up documentation and part drawing documentation.
• Use measuring gauges including micrometers, calipers, height gauge, depth gauge, bore gauges, Mahr gages, etc. to inspect manufactured parts, in order to ensure adherence to drawing tolerances.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires at least 15 years of experience operating a mix of manual, semi-automatic, and CNC machine tools in a fast paced work environment.
• At least 5 years of manual machining experience.
• At least 10 years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience in using measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height/depth/bore gauges,) and tool presetters.
• Experience in measuring perpendicularity, parallelism, concentricity, and run out in micron or sub-micron level resolutions on manufactured components.
• Experience in reading & interpreting complex drawings & blueprints in both imperial and metric standards.
• Experience in calculating dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience in reading CNC programs (G & M code), and ability to edit programs in order to make corrections and/or improve efficiency.
• Excellent grasp of mathematics (including geometry & trigonometry), and good understanding of mechanical systems.
• Good initiative, work ethics & ability to work individually and in team settings.
• Strong personal ethics.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment

• Duties are performed in an industrial environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• This position is designated as safety-sensitive.