CNC Machinist III (Lathe) - 2nd Shift

The CNC Machinist is responsible for simple to complex set-ups and operation of CNC equipment, understands concepts and able to troubleshoot the program, tooling maintenance, training of employees and ensuring that all required processes are completed to produce parts that meet quality and ISO standards. May be responsible to operate CMM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs simple to complex set-ups and operation of conventional, special-purpose, and computerized numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machine ability of materials, and layout techniques. Can do multi-tasking with several set-ups running multiple machines at one time. Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings to programmed control data ensuring functionality and performance.
• Review and understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures (such as collets, vices, indicating vices), cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and tooling pre-setter.
• Understand, calculate, and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and enter command to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media; observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media, as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, comparator, height gages, and gage blocks.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Comply with company requirements in completing essential documentation, as required.
• Train, assist, and support employees in producing quality parts and in completing all process requirements.
• Assure all policies and procedures are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce the risk of injury.
• Maintain a clean work area and assure safe operation of all equipment.
• Must be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.
• Perform and document Operator Preventive Maintenance operations, as needed.
• Must fully understand setup and operation of at least two machining fields (mills, chucker lathes, Swiss lathes, grinders, wire EDMs, etc.)

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
• Assist production in all areas.
• Assist with tooling / fixturing build.
• Occasionally, miscellaneous non-recurring duties may be assigned such as, but not limited to, packing, shipping, unpacking and sorting, inspection, cleaning, finishing, deburring, etc.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 5-10 years previous machining.

SKILLS:

• CNC programming or experience preferred with ability to edit programs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to read blueprints. Knowledge of GD&T. Complete knowledge of G and M codes.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Leadership skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hand/fingers to grasp/pinch/grip; operate machinery and/or power tools. Occasionally required to climb (stairs/ladders) and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats. Must regularly be able to pull and push up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Work environment: Work performed in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly


Currency: USD


Salary Minimum: 55,000


Salary Maximum: 75,000


Incentive: No


Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.


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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.


AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.


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Nearest Major Market: Warsaw
Nearest Secondary Market: South Bend