CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:

A CNC machinist sets-up and operates machine tools such as CNC mills, CNC Routers, CNC lathes to manufacture parts made of metal, composite, wood, plastic etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a CNC Machinist

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Set machine tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills by installing tools, attachments, collets, stops, indicating vices
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to set standards.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to operate CNC mill.
• Must have excellent reading comprehension skills.
• Good active listening skills.
• Must have good problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must have good organizational and planning skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Knowledge of metal shop work.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random DOT regulated drug tests.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• Must be willing to assist in other areas, when required.
• Must be able to stand (70%), sit (20%), walk (10%) and lift a maximum of 50 lbs. daily in an indoor climate-controlled environment.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in CNC machine setup & operation.
• Knowledge of machine tools and their application.
• Continuing education to learn new techniques as they emerge.

CUSTOM AIRCRAFT CABINETS CUSTOM AIRCRAFT CABINETS manufactures aircraft parts and cabinets for business jets. We are locally owned and operated in North Little Rock, Arkansas; however, we supply our products nationally. We are professional, agile and innovative. We have been in business since 1989 and have expanded recently to provide even more products to our customers.

View all job openings at customaircraftcabinets.com

CUSTOM AIRCRAFT CABINETS CUSTOM AIRCRAFT CABINETS manufactures aircraft parts and cabinets for business jets. We are locally owned and operated in North Little Rock, Arkansas; however, we supply our products nationally. We are professional, agile and innovative. We have been in business since 1989 and have expanded recently to provide even more products to our customers. View all job openings at customaircraftcabinets.com