Job description
Shift: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, overtime as needed Position Summary: The CNC machinist programs, loads, cycles, and detects malfunctions in order to effectively operate the Numerical Control Machines to fabricate parts.
Essential functions
- Plan the machining process by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
- Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available; verifying needed stock; following up on orders
- Program 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; providing part programs
- Set-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
- Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
- Verify settings by measuring positions first-run part and sample work pieces; adhering to standards
- Maintain 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
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
- Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Document actions by completing production and quality logs
- Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- Input and maintain data in ERP computer system Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 4-5 years of CNC experience
- Conceptual Skills
- Communication proficiency
- Mechanical and Technical skills-machines controlled by computers will need operators who understand CAD/CAM technology
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Time Management
- Basic Computer Skills
- Maintain excellent attendance, and expected to work overtime if needed. Environment Conditions:
- Humidity level may be elevated during summer months
- Exposure to loud noise
- Exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration Physical Demands:
- Able to stand on your feet for at least eight hours a day
- Requires frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling objects that are 50 pounds or heavier
- Required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
- This is a 40 hour a week job with the potential for overtime Experience: CNC: 2 years (Preferred) CNC programming: 2 years (Preferred) Supervising: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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