2nd Shift Lead CNC Machinist

Description Machinist Functions

• Performs advanced setup operations, adjusts and verifies programming, and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring an extremely high degree of skill, focus, intuitiveness, and machining intellect.
• May be required to operate more than one machine simultaneously.
• Completes customer product requirements as associated with work orders.
• Determines appropriate tooling/gages for part production/inspection.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications; performs in process inspections as required to ensure 100% quality product.
• Identifies discrepancies in estimated set up and run times and resolves with Manager.
• Responsible for document and data control of programs, tool lists, and other related data with respect to job packets/travelers.
• Responsible for cleaning and performing general maintenance on equipment as scheduled or required.
• Initiates nonconforming product procedures when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other General Essential Functions apply.

• Creates complex programs for the Company’s most complex machines (detailed numerical control programs for use on CNC machinery); designs processing and manufacturing sequences; revises and/or updates programs to meet engineering or product changes.
• May program and operate machine(s) simultaneously.
• Maintains organized files with appropriate part information.
• Works with production and engineering personnel to develop efficient work holding methods.
• Edits and/or updates programs on the production floor using machine specific programming methods to meet engineering, product, and/or efficiency changes).
• Prepares/processes drawings to aid in manufacturing of product.
• Controls programs/process drawings (revision levels, etc.).
• Maintains open communication with production personnel to ensure accurate programming information is provided.
• Programs and operates full simultaneous 5-Axis machining.
• Develops or assists in developing setups and workflow that will allow significant shift up time on assigned machines.
• Ensures assigned machines are operating continuously and productively.
• Serves as the highest level technical resources for other machinists and may be assigned certain “lead” responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other General Essential Functions apply.

• High school graduate: trigonometry competency required.
• Must be U.S. person within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) with ability to present acceptable, original documents to prove identity and authorization to work.
• Eight to ten (8-10) years of combined formal training and aerospace CNC machining and programming experience, together with the ability to successfully and consistently program and/or produce Level 5.0 parts (see also, Parts Complexity Model).
• Requires broad knowledge of machining techniques and in-depth knowledge of computer numerically controlled machine tool operating procedures.
• Ability to perform setups which involve significant familiarity with and understanding of program formats involving combinations of operations such as profile and contour milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor.
• Ability to work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring the highest skill.
• Ability to follow written instructions with expert level of blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Advanced use of Mastercam (latest version).
• Advanced CAM training and skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of appropriate inspection techniques and GD&T.
• Ability to adeptly perform part inspection using inspection equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of working properties of all materials.
• Full, thorough understanding of Quality Systems.
• Independent thinking; exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Sound judgment and decision making skills.
• Strong leadership skills; strong and positive influencing, teamwork,…