Machinist

Primary Purpose of Position

Optimizes utilization of machines, equipment, and personnel to highest efficiency. Program, setup tooling and operation of CNC milling machines. Supports production machining and finishing needs.

• Programs CNC milling machines.
• Performs tooling machining.
• Provides manufacturing support and machines production parts.
• Coordinates workload to meet production requirements.
• Provides machine/process design and improvements to increase productivity and decrease scrap/re-work.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Visualizes parts/equipment from sketches or oral direction.
• Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities of new equipment.
• Operates manual machines, lathes, mill, grinding equipment, water jet equipment.
• Trains others in machining environment.
• Maintains machine tools and capital equipment.
• Assists with repair of capital equipment.
• Manages job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Deals with Haas, OKK, Okuma.

Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of quality systems and QC methods; LEAN Manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions of the machinist trade
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures, work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English language.
• Ability to read and understand technical data, blueprints, engineering sketches, etc.
• Ability to perform gas and electric welding.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• Vocational or on-the-job training in machine operations & CNC programming
• Any combination of the experience, education, training, and requirements listed herein which provide an equivalent background to perform the work of this position may be considered by management.

• Direct report to Production Manager
• Works independently and as part of a team.
• May provide lead direction to the work of subordinates.