CNC Machinist

Set up, programs and operates the manual and CNC lathes and CNC mills, performs high precision prototype work and production work, and performs equipment maintenance as needed. Must also be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures, rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Machines various parts using the CNC milling machines, manual and CNC lathes, and other metalworking machines
• Consults with Optics Shop Manager and Engineers on job details and specifications
• Machines high precision prototype parts with minimal input, making corrections as needed
• Uses blueprints and/or job orders to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product
• Analyzes a variety of specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools
• Makes tools and fixtures needed to produce parts, ensures the proper fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and cutting tools to be used
• Writes CNC programs with programming software, determines machines, sets up tooling, and sequences of operations necessary to produce machined parts
• Assists in training others as needed
• Recommends changes as needed
• Must be able to decipher different types of material and their properties
• Minimal grinding experience

• Able to operate a manual lathe and mill
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and sketches
• Perform algebraic, trigonometry, geometry, conversions and complicated mathematical calculations
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge in the operations and maintenance of CNC mills and manual and CNC