Prototype CNC Mill Machinist - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Challenge Machine and Manufacturing, a part of Assurance Manufacturing, is 100% employee owned. We are currently seeking a Prototype CNC Mill Machinist (Set Up) for our 1st shift. Challenge Machine is a small contract machine shop that serves the Semiconductor, Medical and Aerospace industries. We machine a variety of smaller components made from exotic plastics and both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The Prototype CNC Mill Machinist (Set Up) is responsible for machining of parts to meet customer specification and maintain a high level of quality. Prototype CNC Mill Machinist Responsibilities:Set up and run CNC mill to machine parts to customer supplied print/specifications.Follows Gibbs CAM program for machining operations and tooling requirements.Make adjustments to program and machine as necessary in order to meet print.Inspect parts for conformance to specifications.Conducting physical first article inspection at machining station.Follows ISO and 6S procedures.Communicate shop needs to management.Keeping necessary records.Maintaining equipment and supplies.May run more than one machine simultaneously.Maintains clear and honest communication at all times.Learns and applies the latest relevant knowledge to the work.Follows work order procedures and routings.Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered. Follows Control of Nonconforming Product Procedure.Follows procedures in relation to inspection of parts.Crosstrain in other areas of the plant as necessary to meet production demands.Adhere to all safety rules and guidelines.Keep the work environment safe and tidy.Prototype CNC Mill Machinist Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent education required. Certificate in machine shop technology or machine tool technology/machinist preferred.Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience.Minimum of 1 year of general machine operating experience.Knowledge of operations including drilling, boring and milling etc. employing recognized tooling and procedures and where tolerances are close, but not difficult to maintain is required.Ability to work from programming instructions, operational data and machine setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations and console settings, for operations such as bore, mill, drill, face, thread and occasional profiling contouring. Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.Attention to detail and self motivated.Good teamwork skills.Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.Strong and positive work ethic.Time management skills.Ability to multitask.Basic understanding of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.Basic understanding of mathematics.Ability to measure parts with calipers and micrometers.We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that includes medical/HSA, dental, vision, STD, LTD, basic life, voluntary life, vacation, 401k with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and discretionary bonuses. Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.Challenge Machine & Manufacturing 1651 99th Lane NE, Blaine, MN 55449We participate in E-verify.