CNC Setup and Operator Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, performs duties related to CNC Machine Set-Up and Operation. Prepare related documents. Maintain Machines and machine area in a clean and orderly fashion.

Job Duties:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering drawings, materials, specifications, ortho-graphic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Programs CNC lathes/turn mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; set-ting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, in-cluding basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up lathes/turn mills by installing collets, tools, attachments, bushings, stops, and stock push-ers.
• Loads barfeed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to inter-national standards and provided drawings.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; trouble-shooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufactur-er's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregulari-ties, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publica-tions.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Must have minimum 10 years’ experience machining Aluminum, Stainless, Composites/Plastics, and Brass/Bronze
• Must be able to make small edits to provided Programs during setup
• Familiarity with Hardinge and Okuma Turn-Mills preferred
• Programming Experience Preferred
• Ability to modify tools with minor adjustments if required
• Bi-Lingual English & Spanish Preferred (not required)

Excellent benefits, PTO, Holidays, Med/Dent/Vis and 401(k)

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