CNC Lathe Machinist (Day, Swing or Weekend Shift)

MacKay Manufacturing Inc. serves the medical, space, military, aerospace and nuclear industries. Our surgical devices meet the critical standards of the medical instrument industry. MacKay Manufacturing Inc. also specializes in parts and sub-assemblies for many critical-performance products, whether it is a piece for a commercial jetliner, housing for infrared cameras, parts going up into space or a classified sub-assembly for the Department of Defense.

Work in our well-designed, extremely clean, 50,000 square-foot, climate-controlled facility. Our facility maintains ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and AS9100 certification and is an excellent environment to work in.

MacKay Manufacturing Inc. offers a family friendly culture with a unique benefit and wage package that is truly competitive.

Be part of a team that ensures fulfillment of customer needs and precise measurement of parts to spec or blueprint.

Our CNC Machinists perform basic to complex setups of new to existing jobs to produce parts to required specifications. Parts manufactured by MacKay Manufacturing are inspected for compliance in every way.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate CNC lathes; load and unload raw material and machined parts with a close attention to detail
• A basic to advanced understanding of blueprint diagrams including features and dimensions; precise interpretation of GD&T
• Accurately perform a basic to complex program changes as required and modify tools path in CAM
• Ensure communication flow of pertinent detail on all jobs utilizing any means necessary; verbal, team meeting, taking notes, updating setup sheets and logs, etc.
• Perform timely, detailed visual inspection of machined parts utilizing magnification to identify workmanship and cosmetic issues at the beginning of a part run
• Perform inspection and measurement utilizing micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM other appropriate inspection methods and tools to ensure machined part dimensions and tolerances requirements are met per print specification
• Perform set up of basic to complex, new or repeat jobs on CNC machines per setup sheets and provided documentation; ask questions when unsure of procedures
• Follow all paperwork and documentation procedures including but not limited to: tie-in log notes, setup sheets, QA sheets and routing cards
• Perform job tear downs; removing tools, updating setup sheets, returning materials to proper location
• Implement daily practices of Lean such as 5S, continuous improvement, and contribute to ongoing process efficiency

Job Requirements:

• 2 year or more of CNC Operator/Production experience AND/OR 1 or 2 year machining technology certificate/degree required
• Experience with demonstrated ability to set up basic to complex, repeat jobs preferred
• Basic to advanced knowledge of CNC machine capabilities, controls, and material properties, set up techniques
• Experience utilizing precision inspection equipment including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, height gauges
• Basic to advanced understanding of blueprint dimensions and features; basic knowledge of GD&T
• Basic to advanced computer navigation and software skills including Word, Excel, and Visual
• Ability to apply basic to advanced functions in manufacturing & timekeeping software systems
• Strong desire, willingness, and ability to grow yourself and learn from others, while building good relationships with peers