CNC Machinist II - Derby

Tools & Equipment Division located in Derby, Kansas manufactures and distributes a broad line of specialty Tools/ Equipment for use in the Automotive Professional Trade Industry through a network of distributors worldwide. The Machinist position will work in collaboration with the Manufacturing Team to operate a wide variety of CNC mills and lathes.

• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
• Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
• Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
• Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.
• Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.
• Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment, to like new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Continue to learn and grow knowledge of equipment/tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to.
• Other duties as assigned.

• CNC Machines – Turning Tools, Boring Bars, Threaders, /OD, End Mills, Face Mills, Boring Head.
• Precision Instruments – Calipers, Micrometers, Height Stand, Threaded Plug Gauges, Ring Gauges, Gauge Pins, Radius Gauges, s, Bore Gauges, .
• Manual/Hand Equipment – Drill Press, Dotco, Bridgeport Mill, Manual Lathe, Dremel.
• Fork Lift

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• (3-5) years of Precision Machining Experience preferred.
• On‑the‑job training will be provided for specific job assignments.

1st Shift
- Mon‑Thur 5am - 3:30pm (3 openings)

Weekend Shift
- Fri
- Sun - 5am - 5:30pm (2 openings)