CNC Machinist

SUMMARY: The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist III role produces precision machined components to engineering specifications. The CNC Machinist III is responsible for setting up and operating one or more types of computer numeric controlled production equipment using approved programs. The CNC Machinist III may make minor or major changes to fixturing and/or offsets ensuring components meet specification. They may set up and train CNC Machinist I and/or CNC Machinist II ensuring setup and Team Member achieve acceptable first piece. They will troubleshoot setups from other CNC Machinists and mentor best practices thereafter. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring our custom-made parts are ready for the production floor at the highest quality, while maintaining the safety and quality standards upheld by company procedures and guidelines. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all work in manner that is safe for you and fellow team members and is compliant with Vitesse System safety policies.
• Follow all quality procedures, work instructions, and documentspertaining toyour job and department.
• Log in to job operation promptly after assignment and log out upon completion including quantity completed.
• Verify that all company and personal inspection equipment and tools being used are in calibration.
• Responsible for keeping the machine and the immediate area clean.
• Verify sufficient stock issued to job.
• Clean the chips from machine at the end of your shift, or when the job is finished.

• Verify that material and paperwork for the job being performed is correct.
• Follow machine warm-up and cool-down protocols at beginning of the day and between jobs.
• Verify that there are no chips on either the jaws/fixture or on the part/material to be machined.
• Load the part/material, verify that the part is properly seated in the fixture/jaws, snug against anystoppins prior to clamping or tightening of the jaws.
• Unload parts from the machine, deburr and remove FOD.
• Inspect all finished products for precision and accuracy to part drawing & workmanship specifications to ensure product quality and uphold company reputation.
• Identifynon-conformance, if discovered, notify your supervisor so that it can be documented identified, dispositioned, and segregated from theremainderof the lot.
• Identifydiscrepant material left in your work area, notify your supervisor so that it can bedispositionedand segregated prior to the next job.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning, and tool replacement.
• At the completion of operation, a total quantity count must be written on the route sheet along with MDR numbers, Team Member number, and the date.
• Notify supervisorimmediatelyof any problems or safety concerns preferably beforeorany point during an operation or work activity.
• Set part fixture in machine, tram and zero out datum according to program and/or setup sheet.
• Select tooling from program and/or setup sheets and set heights of cutting tools.
• Load tools into machine per program sequence and set offsets.
• Walk partthrough program checking features as the program runs and makeappropriate adjustmentsto bring the part in specification sufficient tosubmitfirst piece.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform all functions of the job while adhering toestablishedquality policies and procedures.
• Uphold thecompanycore values.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodation(s)may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:
• Must have the knowledge and experience necessary for the position.
• Must be able tooperatethe various machines within the department with minimal instruction.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Mustbe capable of reading and understanding drawings,blueprintsand specifications.
• Mustbe able to inspect the parts they are machining.
• Ability to measure with vernier caliper,micrometersand height gauges.
• Must be able to follow instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication,both written andoraland problem-solving skills.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Actively supports andcomplies withVitesse Systems objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement, transparency, and collaboration.
• Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with Team Members at all levels.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within thetimeframespecified by the Manager.
• Must be flexibleregardingworking hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtimein the eveningsand weekends, with or without advanced notice.

• Must be able tooperatein a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience CNC type machine setup & operation & diagnostics.
• 5-7-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience inan AS9100 environmentpreferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers. Ability to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.


REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Authorization to work in the United States. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The Team Member frequently is required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Team Member may be exposed to a hot and/or cold work environment, chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises, risk of electrical shock and vibration and/or other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be required.


NOTE: This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Vitesse Systems, LLC. reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by Vitesse Systems, LLC. This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the position and/or the Company.


Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

• Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

• Has dual U.S. / foreign citizenship