CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

The "CNC Operator" produces tungsten carbide and composite rolls by means of programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine and manual machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. The machinist performs a full range of machinist assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations.

Essential Skills and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting problems as needed;
• Produce work to close tolerances;
• Performs non-routine machine shop maintenance and repair, lubrication, and cleaning of machine tools;
• Selects cutting tools and adjust machine feeds and speeds as needed;
• Utilize measuring equipment used in the industry such as calipers, micrometers, snap gages, and other measuring equipment needed to complete work;
• Develop/Perform first part inspection and in process inspections;
• Identify root causes and corrective action for quality problems;
• Detect and report defective equipment, materials, and/or faulty operations to supervisor;
• Responsible for supporting operators in the training of loading parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring, and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements;
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly (5S) and perform basic preventative maintenance;
• Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with state and federal law, the Company Quality Program and procedures, Company Policies along with Safety and Environmental regulations;
• Advanced G Code programming and some basic MasterCam Software programming;
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events;
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules
• Other duties as required by Supervisor and/or Management.

Qualifications:

• Blueprint reading skills
• Geometric tolerance and true position
• Able to use all tools to measure parts
• Ability to complete machine projects in an efficient time
• Knowledge of CNC equipment capability and daily maintenance
• Skill in performing mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fraction, and decimal)
• Ability to take direction from supervisor to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to communicate information clearly and directly to co-workers and supervisory personnel both verbally and in writing
• Ability to adapt to change (positive and negative)
• Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication techniques, working in a team environment, and dealing with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges
• Demonstrates a good attitude toward work and arrives on time for start of shift

Language Skills:

• Ability to read work instructions and procedures in English
• Ability to follow written instructions in English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 or more years' experience with CNC machining, drawings and specifications or equivalent education/experience required
• 2 years technical degree in Machine Tool Technology preferred but not required

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Constant exposure to various metals (Carbon, Carbide, Tungsten, Nickel, Chromium, Chrome, Tantalum, Molybdenum)
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and fumes
• Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday
• Constant exposure to moderate noise
• Frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material
• Frequent repetitive motions
• Constantly wear eye protection (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required).

Definitions:

Constant Frequent Occasional

(5-8 hrs./shift) (2-5 hrs./shift) (Up to 2 hrs./shift)

Other Duties:

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.