Senior CNC Machinist- Milling; 2nd Shift

Description

At UMC, we’re more than a company – we’re a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and passionate individuals united by a commitment to excellence. As a proud American manufacturer, we operate on the cutting edge of our industry, producing highly complex parts with precision and ingenuity. We know our success is driven by the people behind our products, and we’re dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone thrives.

• Generous PTO: Start with 3 weeks of paid time off per year, with accrual starting on day one. Night shift employees receive an additional week of PTO (4 weeks total)!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid holidays.
• Competitive Pay: Attractive salary with a 20% pay differential for weekend shift roles.
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Work Schedule: Monday
  - Thursday 4:30 pm - 3:00 am, onsite in Monticello, MN.

The Senior CNC Machinist is responsible for expert-level machine operation, setup, and quality assurance within their area. This role supports high standards of production and safety while embodying the company’s core values:
Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing
.

• Independently set up and operate machines for all jobs, ensuring adherence to company quality standards and production efficiency.
• Experience with Vericut or similar software to perform in-machine simulations of tool paths and verify in real-time to mitigate errors before actual machining.
• Ability to achieve planned production and scrap rates while ensuring efficient workflow, which may include completing secondary operations, i.e., deburr.
• Familiarity with different CNC control systems (e.g., Fanuc, Mitsubishi, MAPPS) and their respective programming, including a deep understanding of system-specific functions and commands.
• Expertise in executing comprehensive first-piece buy-offs, ensuring that all dimensions, tolerances, and specifications of the initial part are verified against part prints and quality inspection plan requirements.

• Proactively recommend and implement process improvements in collaboration with Engineering to enhance production efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to machine operation, engaging with Supervisors, Engineering, and Programming if process changes are needed.
• Keep a detailed log documenting insights and troubleshooting activities to promote enhanced success at shift hand-off.
• Collaborate with engineering on quotes and new process development.

• Conduct in-process inspections of machined products, documenting results to ensure products meet specifications.
• Skilled in correlating CMM and hard check data with in-process measurements, utilizing statistical process control (SPC) techniques to assess product conformance and identify trends that may necessitate process adjustments to maintain a capable process.
• Ability to cross-validate first-piece inspections completed by fellow machinists, ensuring adherence to company quality standards

• Perform total productive machine maintenance, including minor repairs and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide mentorship to Apprentices, Junior Machinists, and CNC Machinists, using a structured approach to transfer knowledge and enhance their technical competencies in CNC machining.
• Assist machinists in diagnosing and resolving technical issues that arise during machining operations, leveraging analytical problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.