CNC Machinist

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Level I:

• Basic operation of multiple CNC machines: Touch off tools when consumables are changed, Change out consumable tooling (ex. Drills, end mills, inserts), Make tool offset changes to ensure parts are to print.

• Ensure quality by using various measuring tools such as calipers, height gauges, micrometers, thread and plug gauges, Profilometers, and comparators to inspect and measure machined parts.
• Perform weekly preventive maintenance on the machine shop equipment by oiling, greasing, and making sure that they are working properly.
• Determine and implement appropriate action in problem situations to include equipment and infrastructure problems.
• Monitor workflow to assure quality by following written procedures.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly (5S Standard).
• Work in a safe manner and follow safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety and safety of co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level II:

In addition to Level 1 Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand G and M Codes, trouble shoot code for issues.
• Install and maintain commonly changed components and tools.
• Perform full basic CNC setups on all machines and ability to setup all jobs on the CNC Lathes (Fanuc/Haas Controller).

Level III:

In addition to Level I & II Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Make manual edits to G and M codes, trouble shoot code for issues.
• Perform full complex CNC setups on all machines (CNC Swiss Turn/Lathe/Mill) and (Heidenhain/Fanuc/Haas Controller)
• Able to fully train Level I & Level II, and new operators to run and setup CNC machines.
• Create CNC programs using MasterCAM, Esprit, or Equiv. for various CNC machine types. Including creating setup sheets.
• Design, program, and machine any work holding fixtures

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Meets productivity standards
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Strong math skills for inputting specific dimensions and figures into the CNC machinery
• Ability to analyze the information provided on blueprints or other explanatory documents to make sure the final product matches the draft
• Strong computer skills as CNC Operators use computer software to control machinery
• Understanding of how the machine works to maintain the machinery for which they are responsible and ensure it functions properly.
• Problem-solving skills in order to detect issues in the creation process and find solutions to ensure the machinery creates the product provided in the draft
• Blue print reading
• Basic understanding and skills of GD&T (Geometrics, Dimensioning, and Tolerances).

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent

Level II:

• Certificate of completion in operation of machine shop equipment and measuring tools or recent two years' experience as a machine shop operator level 2.

Level III:

• Certificate of completion in operation of machine shop equipment and measuring tools or recent two years' experience as a machine shop operator level 3.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee 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.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemical
• The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Hourly Range: $28/hr - $35/hr