Machinist

** Job Summary
** Saint-Gobain is seeking a skilled and dependable Machinist to set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools to manufacture, grind, fit, and assemble parts according to work orders and technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on machining experience, knowledge of different metals and materials, and the ability to use precision measuring instruments to ensure parts meet required dimensions and tolerances.
** Key Responsibilities
** Set up and operate conventional and CNC machining equipment, including lathes, vertical milling machines, grinders, and metal-cutting saws.

Perform grinding, machining, fitting, and assembly operations according to work orders and production requirements.

Select appropriate cutting tools and determine machine feeds and speeds based on the material being processed.

Work with a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, alloys, ceramics, resins, and composite materials.

Make routine machine adjustments and manual cutter compensation adjustments to maintain required dimensions and tolerances.

Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, verniers, gauges, and indicators to inspect finished parts.

Read and interpret blueprints, machine program readouts, and technical instructions.

Monitor machining operations and make repetitive adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.

Follow workplace safety procedures when working with machinery, cutting fluids, oils, metal chips, grinding debris, and other manufacturing materials.
** Required Qualifications
** Previous hands-on experience operating and setting up machining equipment.

Knowledge of conventional and/or CNC machining operations.

Experience working with different metals and materials and understanding their machining characteristics.

Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, work orders, and technical instructions.

Experience using precision measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. frequently.

Ability to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers frequently throughout the shift.
** Work Environment
** Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, fumes, airborne dust, cutting fluids, oils, metal chips, and grinding debris.

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when working around machining equipment and materials.

Must be comfortable working in a hands-on, production-oriented environment.

You should be proficient in:

CNC Tooling Troubleshooting SkillsCNC Machine RepairCNC Machine InstallationCNC Machine Setup & Changeover Manual Machining Skills