Machinist - Cle

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As a Machine Operator for H&S, you will work with cutting‑edge equipment such as the Fellows 65‑16 shaper with full CNC controls, Giddings & Lewis VTC 2000 vertical turning, Gleason‑Pfauter P1600/2000 hobber/gasher, Gleason‑Pfauter P2000

Ga and P2006 form grinders, Gleason‑Pfauter P2400/3000 hobber/gasher, Hofler 1600, R1600/2000 and R6000 form grinders, Schiess horizontal boring mill, G&L 3500 vertical turning center, and Farrel 50‑foot vertical turning center to produce large industrial gears and gear parts. You will ensure all products meet precise specifications using appropriate measurement tools and devices, set up and operate boring mills, lathes, hobbing, and grinding machines, operate controls, set offsets, edit programs, perform deburring, and conduct self‑inspection of parts in process and upon completion for conformance to requirements.

The operator will also use large overhead cranes and other large equipment.

• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce metal parts.
• Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job.
• Calculate where to cut or bore.
• Shape steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, silicon and other materials.
• Determine how fast or slow the workpiece is fed into the machine.
• Determine how much material to remove.
• Select tools and materials for the job.
• Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations.
• Mark the workpiece to show where cuts should be made.
• Position workpiece on the drill press, lathe, or milling machine.
• Monitor and control feed rate and speed.
• Ensure workpiece is properly lubricated and/or cooled.
• Regulate temperature of workpiece.
• Detect problems by listening for specific sounds.
• Adjust cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations.
• Monitor the accuracy of cuts.
• Replace dull cutting tools.
• Check accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.
• Produce large quantities of parts.
• Determine how automated equipment will cut a part.
• Determine cutting path.
• Enter path, speed, and feed information into machine tool instructions.
• Use manual and computer‑controlled machinery.
• Write basic programs.
• Modify programs in response to problems.

• Minimum of five years’ experience on CNC horizontal boring mills, lathes, and grinders, and proficiency with large‑part machining and blueprint reading; understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
• CNC programming experience a plus.
• Ability to perform own setups and measure parts to consistently achieve precision quality.
• Large overhead crane experience and ability to move large work pieces.
• Proficiency in editing G and M‑codes, troubleshooting jobs, and making adjustments as required.
• Strong shop mathematics (trigonometry) aptitude and ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers and other gauges).
• Ability to use a feed and speed chart or calculator to determine appropriate feeds, speeds, and depths of cut.
• Understanding of metal properties and appropriate cutting tools.
• SEIMENS 840D and G&L 800 control experience a plus.
• Positive attitude, dependable, self‑starter, and willingness to help others.
• Ability to work in a large manufacturing environment and perform well with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing

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