CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

CNC Machinist - 1st Shift Company: Martinic Engineering Inc Primary Location: 8505 West McDowell Road, Tolleson, AZ 85353 USA Workplace Type: On-site Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Main Duties & Responsibilities Summary Operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi-complex jobs. Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with limited guidance in a team environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Sets up and runs multiple production machines, sometimes simultaneously. Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts. Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre-planned and established. Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction. Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods. Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined. Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling. Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation. Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semi-complicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances. Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers and comparators. Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas. Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces. Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements. Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements. Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area. Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area. Performs other related responsibilities, as requested. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Skills and Experience Minimum of 3 years related machining experience. Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment. Able to make machine set-ups. Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions. Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, which may include trigonometry. Able to effectively apply lean initiatives. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e-mail). Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. Physical Demands Operating CNC machines requires hand-eye coordination, precision movements, and the ability to adjust settings. The job requires staying alert, concentrating on details, and having the ability to react quickly to changing conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time. Must also demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands and arms to grip, manipulate, and handle tools, materials, and equipment. May occasionally need to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach to access machines, tools, or materials. Will be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and other hazards associated with manufacturing environment. May work around moving machinery, hot surfaces, and sharp edges. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Also expected of the team member is regular attendance, and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others. May be required to lift and carry materials, including workpieces, tools, and equipment, often weighing up to 50 lbs. This position requires access to information, or technology, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. Benefits Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.