CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathes, manual milling machines, drill presses, hydraulic presses, band saws, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment
• Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal
• Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints of work to be performed and follows instructions
• Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given tasks
• Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
• Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
• Ability to track parts and jobs in Travelers
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
• Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Machining Skills

• Familiarity with the use of: Heavy Industrial Lathes, Grinders, Boring Mills, Planers, and Portable tools
• Turn, Drill, Tap, Bore, Hone, Polish and Threading machine processes
• Large part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.)
• Forklift and Crane experience preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 to 10 years of related experience is preferred.
• Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in English.
• Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, DMG/Mori, and/or Heidenain CNC controls
• Basic understanding of G-Code and M-Code relative to CNC movement
• Have experience with maintaining 0.001" tolerances
• Basic understanding of G, D, and T
• Have experience in job setup on vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and precision measuring tools
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to work independently and as part as a team
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel