Machinist

Position Summary:

This unique role works in a prototype machine shop environment and understands how to set up small or one-off custom part runs in an efficient manner. The Machinist will help us set up and operate a new 3 to 5 axis VMC and must have some experience with Mastercam, SolidCAM or similar. The machinist will also need some experience with Southwestern’s TRAK mill and lathes.

The position applies GD&T, reads shop prints, interacts and communicates with engineers and scientists, and operates machinery and equipment in a safe manner.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate machinery and equipment in a safe manner
• Perform housekeeping tasks as necessary to maintain a clean and safe work area
• Notify supervisory personnel if a nonconforming condition is disclosed
• Perform tool proofing of first run jobs and give feedback to programming to ensure run efficiency and accuracy
• Set controls of feed, speed, and depth of cut without supervision
• Understand and apply optimal work holding techniques
• Work with other operators as required to ensure optimum setup
• Analyze and solve manufacturing problems with a high level of skill
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures established by the company
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and/or calipers
• Identify nonconforming parts using precision measuring instruments
• Set tooling and apply offsets
• Using tooling and material data, calculate surface footage to machine components

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have a training school background plus 3 to 5 years in a prototype machine shop using manual machines, or 5 to 10 years in a prototype machine shop
• Experience setting up and operating a 3- to 5-axis VMC
• Experience with Mastercam, SolidCAM, or similar CAM software
• Experience with Southwestern’s TRAK mill and lathes
• Requires working knowledge of controls and instrumentation, conceptual skills, functional and technical skills, attention to detail, good verbal communication skills, and ability to use good judgment
• Must have a strong understanding of GD&T and be able to read shop prints
• Must be able to interact and communicate with engineers and scientists

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of computers with repetitive keyboard and mouse activity and manual dexterity
• Ability to operate hand and power tools for long periods
• Ability to regularly lift 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Hourly rate: $38/hr - $43/hr