CNC Machinist

Job Title

Role and Responsibilities

• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.

• Calculate dimensions of work pieces, products, or equipment.

• Measure dimensions of completed products or work pieces to verify conformance to specifications

• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders

• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations and program CNC equipment using Mastercam.

• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

• Utilize Solid Works, and other software to design, review models, and create and upload programs into CNC equipment to fabricate parts.

• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.

• Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition

• Study sample parts, Solid Works drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.

• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.

• Monitor lubrication of equipment or work pieces.

• Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions.

• Design fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.

• Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment.

• Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.

• Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.

• Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.

Qualifications

• Professional training or certifications preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience

• Experience with machining metal products highly desired

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Machinist role; highly preferred creating and uploading programming for CNC operations

• Basic proficiency with CAD/CAM software (e.g., Solid Works, Mastercam)

• Blueprint Reading:
Advanced ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work functions

• Demonstrated root cause analyses skills

• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail

• Microsoft suite, SAP familiarity preferred