CNC Machinist; 2nd Shift

Thomas Instrument is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment and will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Thomas Instrument has a friendly atmosphere, an outstanding safety record, and a stable workload (no one large contract, but a multiple and varied customer base) with a strong international reputation for quality and integrity. The company has two plants with all benefits available including immediately vested 4% match to 401k.

This position is for an outstanding CNC Machinist or CNC Grinder (Drake Experience Preferred). The successful candidate will be responsible for basic set up and operation of the multi-axis numerical control machine, as well as inspection of machined parts.

The position is currently scheduled for 2nd Shift, Monday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., based on current production and business needs. This schedule is expected to be temporary in nature. The position will likely transition to a standard 1st Shift schedule of Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. within approximately the next year.

Applicants who apply to this advertisement acknowledge and agree that flexibility is a requirement of the position and understand that shift assignments may change based on operational requirements, staffing needs, training schedules, and overall business demands.

• Ability to hold tolerances of .0002 / .0001.
• Ability to set up and operate numerical-control machines utilizing live tooling to machine surfaces of metallic and nonmetallic work pieces according to specifications and tooling instructions by applying knowledge of machining methods.
• Ability to study and understand sample parts, drawings, shop routers, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to machine products and determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to position, secure, and align holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machines.
• Ability to adjust and calculate machine speed, depths, and feed ratios.
• Ability to change cutting tools and adjust machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances.
• Ability to check and edit existing programs (CNC machines at Thomas Instrument use either Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls).
• Ability to assemble and preset tooling for next operation during automated cycle to reduce machine downtime.
• Ability to observe machine during operation in order to detect problems.
• Ability to measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, electronic height gages, and dial inspectors.

• Knowledge of CNC machining and production of aerospace tools and parts.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Understanding of and ability to enter commands into control panel to retrieve pre-programmed machine data from central database location.
• Working knowledge of and ability to provide technical expertise and feedback to manufacturing engineers.

• 5+ years experience in CNC machining.
• Experience with adaptive problem solving approach and implementing solutions.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident or persons with protected status. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Thomas Instrument is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, medical condition (GINA), or disability.