CNC/Manual Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  CNC/Manual Machinist 

Job Summary:  The CNC/Manual Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating CNC and conventional/manual machining equipment to produce precision components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and established quality standards.

The Machinist is responsible for selecting appropriate tools and materials, making machine adjustments, inspecting finished parts, maintaining a safe, clean and efficient work environment and operating a variety of departmental machinery to include horizontal and vertical mills, lathes, presses, and grinders to manufacture machine parts requiring close tolerances.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

CNC Responsibilities: 

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and other CNC machining equipment.
• Load and unload materials and workpieces.
• Adjust machine cutting paths or settings to optimize production while maintaining quality.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, input the design specifications, adjust the machine cutting paths, and perform quality checks on machined parts to ensure they meet specified standards.
• Set tool offsets, work coordinates, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.
• Make minor program edits as authorized.
• Monitor machine operation and make adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Identify tool wear and replace tooling as needed.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment, perform maintenance, perform test runs to ensure products meet design specifications and works successfully, and make adjustments based on those tests and measure the performance of their programs.

Manual Machining Responsibilities: 

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, sanders, drill presses, grinders, and other conventional machinery.
• Perform turning, milling, drilling, tapping, boring, facing, threading, and related operations.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, workholding devices, speeds, and feeds.
• Perform precision machining to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain accuracy and quality.
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure proper operation of machining equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Operate various hand tools, power hand tools, and machine tools to make finish adjustments to products.
• Conduct inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools.

Required Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining principles.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make basic CNC program edits.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining problems.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet production deadlines.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Work Environment:  Machine shop setting.

Physical Requirements: 

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Lift up to 20 pounds, carry, push, or pull materials and components within established safety limits.
• Bend, stoop, reach, and occasionally climb or work in awkward positions.
• Wear required PPE.
• Work around machining equipment, noise, oils, coolants, and metal materials.

Travel Required:  None

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of CNC and/or manual machining experience required.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Experience with CAM software.
• Experience machining a variety of metals and materials.
• Experience with inspection equipment and quality systems.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.

Other Duties: As assigned.