Makino M500 Operator

Education: high school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Previous Makino or 5-axis CNC experience required
• Familiar with FANUC controls

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate Makino CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling, etc.
• Perform setups, adjust, or load raw materials and parts into the machine
• Install or operate specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines per setup documentation
• Measure, examine, or test completed parts to check for defects and ensure conformance to customer specifications using precision instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, Faro arms)
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine product conformance
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency
• Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine the need for adjustments or repairs
• Confirm with engineering, supervisory, or inspection personnel to verify technical information
• Fit and assemble fixtures and cutters to make or repair customer products
• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations
• Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal
• Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability per Kaizen process
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and portable CMM or Faro

Skills

• Organized, detailed, and results-oriented
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to check parts for nonconformance or defects
• Ability to use ERP programs to load parts, clock into jobs, and claim parts
• Experience with machining close-tolerance parts
• Ability to work long shifts in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter