Cnc Machinist-Programmer

CNC Machinist-Programmer

Build Your Career as a CNC Machinist in a Growing Company

We are looking for people who want to shine. You'll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you desire. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. A mechanical marvel. A customer service authority. Meticulous. A closer. A futurist.

You'll be challenged and rewarded. Make friends and have fun. Improve our customers' packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We're proud of that and hope you will be too.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

We are currently seeking a CNC Machinist for our Statham, GA facility. This position requires familiarity with CNC set up, programming and running machines using conversational programming, G codes and canned cycles to produce high quality machined parts for custom designed packaging machines. This is a first shift position that reports to the machine shop supervisor. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Read and interpret engineering prints, manufacturing manuals and both verbal and written instructions to program and plan machine set up, correct adjustments, and selection of tools. This includes spindle speeds, tool feed rates, work holding methods, and all operational sequencing.
• Produce high quality machined parts.
• Design and make the necessary fixtures and keys to secure materials (work holding methods) for machining. Position and secure parts on surface plate or worktable using fixtures, keys, changing "chuck jaw", vices, V-blocks and angle plates, hand tools, etc.
• Insure all machine set ups and shut downs are in line with prescribed safety procedures. This includes all necessary Lockout/Tag out procedures when needed.
• Strictly follow all job safety requirements/procedures which include machine guarding, forklift truck and hoist operation and housekeeping requirements. Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Identify and choose the proper material from raw material inventory for each job order. May be required to cut raw material from larger piece of necessary raw material.
• Inspects and verifies conformance of parts at the beginning of an operation and the end of machining process to specifications/tolerances using a variety of precision measuring and gauging instruments.
• Debur all necessary parts after machining operation to meet required specifications and tolerances.
• Act as a technical resource for other employees or other plant departments to address and resolve inquiries.

• Local travel, overtime and weekend work is sometimes required. Strictly follow all electrical safety requirements and safety requirements for ladder usage, hand and power tool operation, forklift and hoist operation, and housekeeping.

Who we're looking for?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience or completion of a 1 or 2-year Tool Technology or related program.
• Familiarity with CNC set up, programming and running VMC machines, scales, calipers, micrometers and other tools used to check parts against drawings.
• Familiarity with manual machining operations including mills, lathes and saws.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed blueprint drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to stay organized and ensure that the work area is clean, safe and orderly.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and well as be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license to occasionally pick up and deliver parts.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to perform basic math including working with and converting between fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to do the essential functions of the job which includes a full range of physical motion including bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs.