CNC Machinist

Company Description

Wire Co® is the strength behind the world's evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world.

Wire Co® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wages plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

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Job Description

The Machinist is responsible for producing high-quality wire rope fittings and threading fabricated assemblies while following all Wire Co policies, procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions.

This role performs a variety of machining activities, including manual machining, threading operations, fabrication of maintenance-related components, and CNC machine setup, programming, and operation. The Machinist is expected to read and interpret technical drawings, set up and operate equipment, monitor production processes, inspect completed work, and troubleshoot machining issues to ensure products meet quality and dimensional requirements.

The Machinist must exhibit the behaviors of the Wire Co Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team's strength
• Accountable - celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware - demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent - acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined - takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent - promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious - seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to understand machining and production requirements.
• Measure, mark, and prepare raw materials for machining and fabrication.
• Set up, program, operate, and maintain manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Perform turning, milling, drilling, grinding, threading, and other machining operations as required.
• Produce wire rope fittings, threaded fabricated assemblies, and maintenance-related components to specified requirements.
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining processes for assigned work.
• Monitor machining and production processes, making adjustments or troubleshooting issues when necessary.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and product specifications.
• Inspect completed parts and identify non-conforming material or workmanship.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, quality standards, work instructions, and Wire Co policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

.Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Manufacturing Experience: Minimum of one year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Machining Skills: Working knowledge of conventional machining equipment, including grinders, lathes, and milling machines.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery and software used in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and machining specifications.
• Mathematical Skills: Strong shop math skills, including the ability to take precise measurements and perform geometric calculations.
• Measurement Skills: Ability to properly use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability…