CNC Machinist A

General Function : Set up and operate numerically controlled machines to perform series of machining operations, such as turning, milling, boring, threading and facing on parts according to work instructions and procedures to assure Belvac's quality of work is upheld.

Physical Requirements :

* Requires long periods of standing (up to 10 hours/day)

* Must be able to operate overhead cranes

* Although all production areas have overhead cranes, on occasion Manufacturing, Stockroom and Assembly employees may choose to lift items by hand for convenience. It is the responsibility of all employees to follow correct lifting techniques and seek help or utilize mechanical lifting aids as appropriate to avoid potential injury.

* Requires good eye, hand coordination

* Requires use of hand tools, files, sanders and grinders

* Selects and sets cutting speeds; feed rates, depth of cut and cutting tool according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties

* Works to tolerances as close as +/- 0.0003 inch

* May work only from print

* Studies prints, sequence of operation and set-up requirements

* May lay out reference lines and machining locations on part, according to print, using layout tools, such as rule, divider and scriber, applying knowledge of shop mathematics and layout techniques

* May sharpen tools on bench grinder

* Turns dials and switches to override control and correct machine performance, applying practical knowledge of lathe operation.

* Ability to run 5 Axis CNC Mills.

* Studies dispatch sheet and organizes materials for next run during automatic CNC-controlled cycles to shorten changeover time

* Use of indexes, boring heads, rotary tables

* Proficient in programming knowledge.

* Operator must run at least 3 functionally different pieces of CNC equipment, i.e. CNC lathe/CNC horiz. mill/ CNC vert.mill /CNC grinder