Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machinist
Type of Role: Temp to Hire
Shift / Hours: 2nd Shift 
2nd shift can vary M- F 2pm- 10:30pm or 3pm - 11:30pm 
Location: Austin, Texas
Hourly Range: $21- $27

Summary of position:
Work includes assignment planning, layout, set up, operating and making tool adjustments for various tools of manual and CNC machine shop equipment. Works from blueprints, process sheets, and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions.
Essential functions and duties:
Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
Set up and operate CNC machines to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces
Mount, install, align and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set up machine operations and sequencing, and finished work pieces dimension.
Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust the machine to compensate.
Remove and replace dull cutting tools
Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and modified programs.
Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and size of position cuts.
Lift work pieces to the machine with manually or with hoists or cranes.
Control coolant systems
Cooperate with the coordination and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure safety and healthy working environment in the manufacturing area in support of departmental and institutional safety programs.
Apply daily and weekly preventive maintenance program in accordance with TPM practices and principles
Non-essential functions and duties:
Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on machines.
Set up future jobs while machines are running
Write simple programs for CNC control panels
Confer with supervisors or managers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors
Sort shop orders into groups to maximize materials utilization and minimize machine setup time.
Follows all safety and health guidelines/rules for the machine shop
Keeps work area clean by sweeping, wiping down machines, etc.
Follows the 5s procedures for the department
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Minimum of 5 years experience as a CNC machinist on 5 axis machines mills or lathes
Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite and know how to use a computer)
Must have a good understanding of metals, and plastics
Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Will type on a computer keyboard, use a computer mouse, and a computer monitor for 8 hours a day
Must be able to verbally communicate
Must be able to observe and hear warning signs and signals within all areas of the company.
Ability to read and interpret training documents, safety rules, and procedural documents

Mathematical skills:
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem

Reasoning ability:
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).