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CNC Machinist Setup/Operator

Personnel Evaluation Inc

Job description

Set up, adjust and operate a variety of CNC controlled lathes or machining centers to perform turning, boring, threading, contouring, milling, drilling, tapping, cuts to close tolerances and finish requirements.

  • Work from routings, process sheets and blueprints. Use a variety of precision instruments to set-up and inspect work.
  • Assist in establishing program requirements. Make machine adjustments to correct deviations from program specifications. Note and report program problems. Make adjustments to program where applicable.
  • May recommend tooling arrangement, fixtures, operational sequences. Mount and secure tooling, align and secure fixtures, platens and work pieces. Help make set-up & instruct new or less qualified operators. Run secondary machine or auxiliary operations when applicable.


Qualifications

  • Experience with Fanuc controls preferred.
  • Solid knowledge of machine shop & CNC techniques.
  • Two + years CNC turning experience.
  • Solid background in shop math and blueprint reading.
  • Experienced in use of hoists and cranes.
  • Personal tools & willingness to buy tools as needed.
  • Experience on large diameter vertical lathes helpful.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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