Machinist

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Machinist to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining various precision machining equipment to produce high-quality components. Your expertise will ensure that all parts meet strict specifications and quality standards, contributing to the overall success of our production processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about manufacturing, machining, and technical craftsmanship to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

• Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating machines; maintain quality and safety standards; keep records; maintain equipment and supplies.
• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipate needed stock; place and expedite orders for stock; verify receipt of stock.
• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; set tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculate requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; prove part programs.
• Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three‑ and four‑jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicate vices; tramming heads.
• Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first‑run part, and sample work pieces; adhere to international standards.
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting operations; take measurements; detect malfunctions; troubleshoot processes; adjust and reprogram controls; sharpen and replace worn tools; adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous machining experience required; preferably 10–15 years of applicable experience.
• Motivated individual capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply common sense in understanding and carrying out instructions furnished in oral, written and diagrammatic form; locate and identify problems involving technical setup and operating malfunctions, take measurements, and use technical mathematics.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Demonstrates positive safety attitude.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, motorized lift equipment, handheld assembly tools.
• Ability to stand for 8 or more hours and lift up to 75 lbs.

• Growing organization.
• Collaborative work environment.

Compass Systems and Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer.