CNC Machinist II

PPS is seeking a talented CNC Mill Machinist II to join our semiconductor industry operations in Chandler, AZ! This is a full-time position with a highly competitive pay rate, second-to-none benefits, and a high ceiling for growth!

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose calculating material fabrication.
• Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers,  OD micrometers, depth, gages, indicators and scales.
• Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an intermediate understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions.
• Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines. Be able to sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; trimming heads.
• Be able to programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Good work ethic and flexibility to work overtime and shift is a must.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines and stand for long period of time.
• Must be able to contribute to continuous improvement techniques to improve output, quality, cost and delivery.
• 4+ year experience operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines in a heavy manufacturing environment.