Machinist

Mchinists, Middleboro area All shifts $35.00-$40.00 HR Under minimal supervision and following established procedures, operates and sets-up production machines to manufacture components to item specifications. This will be done by utilizing computerized numerical control (CNC) machines to perform various machine functions such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, dicing and grinding of nonmetallic work pieces. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Use skills in geometry and trigonometry configure machines and cutting tools to exact measurements that will produce products as designed and illustrated on engineering blueprints. Machine these production parts by operating and setting up equipment such as CNC Lathes and CNC Mills using existing tooling and/or fixtures. Start and stop machines as required to maintain quality, safety and production efficiency. Perform machine set-ups, tool offsets, editing changes and adjustments necessary to maintain quality of production. Maintain proper lubrication and fluid levels to insure safe and efficient machine operation. Remove scrap metal from machines necessary to maintain safe and efficient machine operation. Report equipment or tooling malfunctions to lead person. Ability to develop and prove out new CNC machining programs to produce complex components in accordance with engineering blueprints. Ability to develop and prove out new procedures and improve existing processes for complex components. Ability to develop new tooling and fixturing as required. Ability to document procedures for all processes. Inspect own work-in-process with accepted procedures. Submit parts to in-process inspection in accord with accepted procedures. Acquired proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Provide guidance to lower level machinists. Make adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality. Follow all safety rules and regulations. Perform other duties as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Graduate or equivalent. Minimum of 10-years of experience as a CNC Machinist and/or has demonstrated certain skills and product knowledge. Has demonstrated advanced knowledge in the ability to read and understand blueprints, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Capable of determining start and end points of angles by using a working and demonstrated knowledge of trigonometry and geometry. Capable of reading fine graduations on micrometers. Advanced knowledge of speed and feed calculation based on material to be machined. Advanced knowledge of proper tooling selection based on material to be machined. PREFERRED SKILLS and ABILITIES: Experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity and experience with precision measuring tools. Good mechanical aptitude required. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds frequently, write by hand and keyboard, and operate small measurement devices. Visual acuity needed for close detail work, microscope inspection, operating tools and machinery, using measurement devices and visual inspection involving small defects and parts.