Machinist III: Chesapeake

• Location:
  
  4200 Holland Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, United States
• Base Pay: $27.78 / Hour
• Job Category:
  Manual Machinist , CNC Machinist
• Industry: Manufacturing , Industrial
• Employee Type:
  Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree:
  High school
• Manage Others:
  No

Hourly starting range is $27.78 - $34.73. Final starting rate based on experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
  - Including Birthday Hours
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match
  - Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to Linked In Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

Setup and operation of multi-axis CNC machines (lathes; mills – horizontal and vertical - including multi-pallet machining centers; grinders; broaches; Gear generation & testing equipment).

Set up and operation of manual and semi-automatic lathes, mills, grinders, tool grinders, drills, broaches, gear hobbers, shears, etc.

• Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations while holding close tolerance dimensions with minimal assistance.
• Read & interpret blueprints – both imperial and metric standards.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics (geometry, trigonometry) and part drawings / standards.
• Test cut / dry run CNC programs prior to production runs. Machine parts correctly with only set up documentation and part drawing documentation.
• Follow Process Sheets, Process Maps, Standard Operating Procedures and Poka-Yoke systems implemented by Manufacturing Engineering and Shop management to generate predetermined production volumes, while ensuring best quality and lead times.
• Use measuring gauges including micrometers, calipers, height gauge, depth gauge, bore gauges, Mahr gages, etc. to inspect manufactured parts, in order to ensure adherence to drawing tolerances.
• Ensure adherence to routed hours and target efficiencies for production.
• Provide feedback on equipment, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and work holding solutions to reduce setup times and eliminate rework. Recommend modifications for improved efficiency in assigned areas.
• Perform daily cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Work closely with Machine shop supervisors, quality assurance, and maintenance personnel to proactively prevent problems with machining cells and tooling/fixtures, and to identify ways to improve efficiency, cost, layout, and safety.
• Machine prototype parts with some assistance.
• Ensure all manufacturing safety & regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Actively champion & maintain a culture of 5S (Sort, Set and Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain) in the machine shop.
• Train other operators.
• Be an active resource in time studies to analyze processes & validate recommended process changes.
• Be a resource to other company projects. Take part in brainstorming sessions and kaizen events designed to improve efficiency, costs and lead time.

• Requires at least 12 years of experience operating a mix of manual, semi-automatic, and CNC machine tools in a fast paced work environment.
• • At least 10 years of CNC machining experience.
  • Required 5 years of experience in low volume – high mix production
  • Preferred 5 years of experience in high volume – low mix production.
  • At least 2 years of experience in multi-pallet machines, pallet controller systems, 4+Axis/5-Sided machining, or bar-fed lathes desired but not essential.
• Expertise & experience in using common measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height/depth/bore gauges,) and tool presetters.
• Expertise in reading & interpreting complex…