Machinist

Machinist

The primary purpose of a Machinist is to setup and operate manual and CNC machines to produce precision parts and instruments. Performs a variety of manufacturing operations related to fabrication and/or machining of precision parts and/or sheet metal for use in the electronic industry and/or manufacturing assembly.

Requirement/Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities:

• Machines parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates all of the basic machining tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Maintains the tools and machines required for optimum job performance.
• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments, such as micrometers and calipers.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Selects the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Works from drawings, work orders, and instructions covering production parts or tooling requirements.
• Measures, examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Sets controls to regulate machining, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized CNC machine control media.
• Constructs, modifies, or repairs a wide variety of product parts, subassemblies, and related tooling.
• Able to set up and operate a variety of machine shop and/or sheet metal fabrication equipment.
• Understands and complies with customer specifications in part manufacturing.
• Understands and uses a wide variety of mathematical functions applicable to work tasks.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with CAD cam (Mastercam and Autocad is a plus), Haas and Hurco controls.
• Manual and CNC machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment, including setting up machine tools, lathes, and milling machines.
• Programming for Mastercam.
• Programs, sets up, and runs a vertical machining center for one-off prototype parts or production parts run.
• Experience reading/interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Experience making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Able to work independently, without direction, with all types of processes and prototype development instructions, including prints and sketches.