CNC Machinist

This opening is for our WIPCO
-Worldwide Instrument Parts Co. location
** Position Summary The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and, at higher levels, programming CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components that meet customer drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and production schedules.

This position is responsible for taking ownership of assigned jobs from setup through completion, maintaining quality, identifying problems early, and supporting efficient production.

The role provides a defined development path from CNC Operator through Senior CNC Machinist / Programmer. As skill and experience increase, the machinist takes on greater responsibility for setup, troubleshooting, process improvement, programming, estimating, and production planning.
** Key Responsibilities
** 1. CNC Machine Operation & Setup Set up and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes according to job requirements.

Load and unload raw material, tooling, fixtures, and work holding.

Set tool offsets, work offsets, and tool wear offsets.

Verify CNC programs, setup sheets, drawings, and work instructions before beginning production.

Perform first-piece and in-process checks to verify the machine is producing parts to specification.

Make appropriate tool and offset adjustments within established parameters.

Monitor machine operation and identify abnormal conditions before they result in quality or equipment issues.

Perform machine changeovers and setups efficiently.

Maintain consistent setup and machining practices.

Properly document and communicate job status, issues, and completed work.
** 2. CNC Milling Set up and operate CNC vertical, 4thAxis, and/or 5-Axis mills as qualified.

Install and qualify tooling, fixtures, and work holding.

Machine features including pockets, holes, slots, contours, profiles, and other complex geometries.

Select appropriate cutting tools and machining strategies.

Establish and adjust work and tool offsets.

Monitor tool condition and make adjustments as necessary.

Identify opportunities to improve milling cycle time, tool life, and part quality.
** 3. CNC Turning / Lathe Set up and operate CNC lathes, and/or Live Tool Lathes as qualified.

Install appropriate tooling, inserts, work holding, and accessories.

Machine OD/, shoulders, grooves, threads, tapers, and other turning operations.

Establish and adjust work and tool offsets.

Monitor tool condition and make appropriate adjustments.

Select appropriate feeds, speeds, inserts, and cutting conditions.

Identify opportunities to improve turning cycle time, tool life, and part quality.
** 4. Blueprint, Drawing & GD&TRead and interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and work instructions.

Understand dimensional tolerances and applicable GD&T requirements.

Identify critical dimensions and features requiring additional attention.

Understand the relationship between drawing requirements, machining processes, and inspection methods.

Identify potential drawing or manufacturability issues before production.

Communicate unclear or conflicting requirements to the appropriate person before proceeding.
** 5. Quality & Inspection Perform required first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.

Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, gauges, and other inspection equipment.

Verify parts meet drawing and customer requirements.

Document inspection results as required.

Immediately communicate quality issues or process concerns to Quality or Management.

Stop and escalate production when a condition could result in nonconforming product.

Participate in root-cause investigations and corrective actions when machining-related issues occur.

Support efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and recurring defects.
** 6. Production & Process Improvement Complete assigned jobs according to established production priorities and schedules.

Monitor setup time, cycle time, tool life, and material usage.

Identify opportunities to reduce setup time, cycle time, scrap, rework, and tooling costs.

Recommend improvements to tooling, work holding, cutting conditions, and machining processes.

Help establish and maintain standardized machining methods.

Communicate effective processes and lessons learned to other machinists.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain accurate and organized work areas to support efficient production.
** 7. Programming & Manufacturing Planning Responsibilities increase based on skill level.

Develop and modify CNC…