CNC Machinist

JOB TITLE: CNC MACHINIST

REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER - MACHINING

JOB STATUS: FULL-TIME

Safely integrate knowledge, experience, collaborative approach and positive work ethic as a CNC Machinist in both our metal and plastics division. Understand and conform to relevant areas of the quality manual, quality procedures and training. Combining technical skills with attention to detail, making quality personal and going the extra mile to produce high-precision parts is a consistent part of what you do.

• Job Traveler Orders:
  • Read to understand work orders.
  • Inspect materials, equipment, tools, and machines prior to beginning work; if nonconformance present, work to resolve in timeliest possible fashion.
  • Advise supervisor when inventory or maintenance is impacted.
• Properly select and use manual mills, lathes, drills, and other equipment according to on-site training.
• Safely set-up (installing tools, fixtures, and materials) and operate 3, 4, & 5 axis vertical and horizontal CNC Mills.
• Independently selects and loads appropriate programs from network.
• Understand and edit G code and M code in programs.
• Execute precision machining according to customer specifications and work order instructions.
• Produce and inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards; adjust as needed to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Read blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and interpret GD&T.
• Use micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gage.
• Able to use basic math, geometry and trigonometry.
• Maintains specifications by taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintain awareness about cutting tool malfunctions, burr development, chip evacuation and coolant flow problems. Report areas of concern to the Shop Foreman.
• Keep an accurate count of good and rejected product
• Leave detailed tie-ins for shift operators to effectively continue production.
• Operate an overhead crane and drive a forklift.
• Accurately report daily time allocation in shop ERP system.
• Communicate with coworkers – ask questions, share information, be clear on expectations, listen, and assume positive intent.

• Successfully performed all duties and possesses all skills of the Machinist 1 position.
• Journeyman-level experience in CNC machine setup and operation. Must have the ability to independently and efficiently set up and operate any CNC machine in the facility without assistance.
• Journeyman-level experience reading, understanding, and editing CNC code.
• Journeyman-level experience reading and understanding customer engineering and GD&T
• Expertise in using a variety precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, pin-gauges, air gauges, height gauges and comparators to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece by using sequence of operations and set-up requirements from drawings, work orders and verbal instructions.

A Machinist Lead is a skilled machinist who oversees the operation of machines, tools, and equipment in the Machining Department. They also train and mentor other machinists, troubleshoot problems, and ensure quality and safety standards.

• Successfully performed all duties and possesses all skills of the Machinists 1 and 2 positions.
• This team member should be the SME in the shop and can lead by example.
• Perform value-added operations to achieve shop KPI’s.
• Keep accurate records of time allocated per job.
• Drive workflow and report performance to Shop Foreman
• Serve as backup to Shop Foreman, as directed.
• Be proactive in solving production problems using a scalable, common-sense approach.
• Produce conforming product based on work instructions, engineering, and quality requirements.
• Inspect parts for conformance to print and traveler requirements and make recommendations for improvements when needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory of manufacturing.
• Performing routine checks and basic repairs/adjustments to ensure the machine operates efficiently.

• Determine product defects or out of tolerance condition, notify quality and/or programming to have product corrected or production stopped if defects exist.
• Train apprentices
• Ability to do first part inspect for jobs for others within their area.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications per SOP set forth in our BMS.
• Confers with lead or supervisor to resolve machining problems and have the ability to communicate concerns with programming or maintenance.
• Mentors all employees in the machining profession with the willingness to further their education in technological advances.
• Ensures the adherence to company safety and health standards, policies and procedures by monitoring personnel, machinery and work environment.

• Work closely with CNC Programmers, other CNC Machinists, CNC Operators, and team members from other departments to ensure production…