CNC Machinist

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Level I:

• Basic operation of multiple CNC machines: Touch off tools when consumables are changed, Change out consumable tooling (ex. Drills, end mills, inserts), Make tool offset changes to ensure parts are to print.

• Ensure quality by using various measuring tools such as calipers, height gauges, micrometers, thread and plug gauges, Profilometers, and comparators to inspect and measure machined parts.

• Perform weekly preventive maintenance on the machine shop equipment by oiling, greasing, and making sure that they are working properly.

• Determine and implement appropriate action in problem situations to include equipment and infrastructure problems.

• Monitor workflow to assure quality by following written procedures.

• Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly (5S Standard).

• Work in a safe manner and follow safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety and safety of co-workers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level II:

In addition to Level 1 Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand G and M Codes, trouble shoot code for issues.

• Install and maintain commonly changed components and tools.

• Perform full basic CNC setups on all machines and ability to setup all jobs on the CNC Lathes (Fanuc/Haas Controller).

Level III:

In addition to Level I & II Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Make manual edits to G and M codes, trouble shoot code for issues.

• Perform full complex CNC setups on all machines (CNC Swiss Turn/Lathe/Mill) and (Heidenhain/Fanuc/Haas Controller)

• Able to fully train Level I & Level II, and new operators to run and setup CNC machines.

• Create CNC programs using MasterCAM, Esprit, or Equiv. for various CNC machine types. Including creating setup sheets.

• Design, program, and machine any work holding fixtures

Required Skills/Abilities:

All Levels:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

• Meets productivity standards

• Observes safety and security procedures

• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

• Strong math skills for inputting specific dimensions and figures into the CNC machinery

• Ability to analyze the information provided on blueprints or other explanatory documents to make sure the final product matches the draft

• Strong computer skills as CNC Operators use computer software to control machinery

• Understanding of how the machine works to maintain the machinery for which they are responsible and ensure it functions properly.

• Problem-solving skills in order to detect issues in the creation process and find solutions to ensure the machinery creates the product provided in the draft

• Blue print reading

• Basic understanding and skills of GD&T (Geometrics, Dimensioning, and Tolerances).

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent

Level II:

• Certificate of completion in operation of machine shop equipment and measuring tools or recent two years' experience as a machine shop operator level 2.

Level III:

• Certificate of completion in operation of machine shop equipment and measuring tools or recent two years' experience as a machine shop operator level 3.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit.

• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.

• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vison, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts

• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemical

• The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Hourly Range: $28/hr - $35/hr