CNC Machinist IV

SUMMARY:

The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist IV role produces precision machined components to engineering specifications. The CNC Machinist IV is responsible for setting up and operating one or more types of computer numeric controlled production equipment using approved programs. The CNC Machinist IV may make minor or major changes to fixturing and/or offsets ensuring components meet specification. They may set up and train CNC Machinists I-III ensuring setup and Team Member achieve acceptable first piece.

They will troubleshoot setups from other CNC Machinists and mentor best practices thereafter. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring our custom-made parts are ready for the production floor at the highest quality, while maintaining the safety and quality standards upheld by company procedures and guidelines. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all work in manner that is safe for you and fellow team members and is compliant with Vitesse System safety policies.
• Follow all quality procedures, work instructions, and documentspertaining toyour job and department.
• Log in to job operation promptly after assignment and log out upon completion including quantity completed.
• Verify that all company and personal inspection equipment and tools being used are in calibration.
• Responsible for keeping the machine and the immediate area clean.
• Verify sufficient stock issued to job.
• Clean the chips from machine at the end of your shift, or when the job is finished.
• Verify that material and paperwork for the job being performed is correct.
• Follow machine warm-up and cool-down protocols at beginning of the day and between jobs.
• Verify that there are no chips on either the jaws/fixture or on the part/material to be machined.
• Load the part/material, verify that the part is properly seated in the fixture/jaws, snug against anystoppins prior to clamping or tightening of the jaws.
• Unload parts from the machine, deburr and remove FOD.
• Inspect all finished products for precision and accuracy to part drawing & workmanship specifications to ensure product quality and uphold company reputation.
• Identify non-conformance, if discovered, notify your supervisor so that it can be documented identified, dispositioned, and segregated from theremainderof the lot.
• Identifydiscrepant material left in your work area, notify your supervisor so that it can bedispositionedand segregated prior to the next job.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning, and tool replacement.
• At the completion of operation, a total quantity count must be written on the route sheet along with MDR numbers, Team Member number, and the date.
• Notify supervisorimmediatelyof any problems or safety concerns preferably beforeorany point during an operation or work activity.
• Set part fixture in machine, tram and zero out datum according to program and/or setup sheet.
• Select tooling from program and/or setup sheets and set heights of cutting tools.
• Load tools into machine per program sequence and set offsets.
• Walk partthrough program checking features as the program runs and make appropriate adjustments to bring the part in specification sufficient tosubmitfirst piece.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform all functions of the job while adhering toestablishedquality policies and procedures.
• Uphold the company core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  
  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:
• Must have the knowledge and experience necessary for the position.
• Must be able tooperatethe various machines within the department with minimal instruction.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Mustbe capable of reading and understanding drawings,blueprintsand specifications.
• Mustbe able to inspect the parts they are machining.
• Ability to measure with vernier caliper,micrometers and height gauges.
• Must be able to follow instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication,both written andoraland problem-solving skills.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Actively supports and complies with Vitesse Systems objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement, transparency, and collaboration.
• Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with Team Members at all levels.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments…