CNC Machinist

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Pyrotek's CNC Machinist is responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

** This position is eligible for a $1500 sign on bonus. $750 paid out at 90 days / $750 paid out at 180 days. **

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Adhere to production schedules by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, and material specifications; interpret complex geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

• Operate CNC machines by entering instructions, setting tool registers, offsets, and compensation using G-code and/or conversational programming; apply mathematical and geometric calculations to determine machining requirements.

• Set up CNC machines by programming, editing, installing, and adjusting tools, attachments, collets, bushings, and stops with minimal assistance.

• Load raw material safely and verify settings by measuring positions and first-run parts to adhere to international standards.

• Ensure part specifications by monitoring drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, and facing operations; take measurements, troubleshoot malfunctions, and make corrective adjustments to programs and tools as needed.

• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting issues, and reporting repairs in a timely manner.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)/Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a CNC Machinist or successful completion of a certificated machining program; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical Skills. Ability to set up machines from scratch, touch off all tools, and write basic programs on CNC machine controller. Knowledge and ability to figure proper feeds and speeds of tooling for best life utilization. Knowledge of a wide variety of materials, hardness, and grades. Working knowledge of over-head crane, hoist, and lift tables. Ability to effectively use precise measuring tools such as mics, calipers, height gage, thread gage, bore gage, plug gage, and/or CMM is a plus.

• Training Skills. Ability to provide balanced coaching and guidance to ensure the development and validation of proficiencies in machining techniques and standard operating procedures.

• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.

• Communications Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen, obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. 

• Computer/Application Skills. Proficient CNC machining skills (editing programming, tooling knowledge, and ability to read blueprints.) Working knowledge of arc/radius programming and ability to manually compensate for tool nose radius/clearance. 

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