CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Summary

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathe or mill.
• Read OD / ID micrometer.
• Read dial calipers.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
• Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as lathes, mills, jig borers, grinders and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operatoin to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, equipment and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Works with production personnel, shop lead and others to resolve machining errors.
• Works to meet production schedule.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems; recommend changes or or modifications to promote efficiency and adaptability for set up and production processes.
• Troubleshoots machine alarms, errors and programs.

Qualifications

• Entry level up to skilled-trade certification.
• Ability to communicate with team members.
• Ability to follow design details to meet company standards.
• Ability to focus on tasks and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Problem solving skills to assess, adapt to, and overcome challenges.
• Ability to work with deadlines and possess good organizational skills.
• Comfortable reading blueprints and customer-related drawings.
• Ability to use time efficiently, prioritizes and plans work activities to meet goals.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; provides feedback to improve performance; monitors and ensures work meets company standards.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity while keeping high quality standards.
• Observes safety and environmental procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses PPE and tools properly.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Must be punctual based on work schedule.
• Must be able to follow instructions and respond to management directives, take responsibility for actions and keep committments.
• Willlingness to work week days, some weekends, and long hours.
• Must pass drug and alcohol test, required physical testing, and background check.
• Must possess working knowledge of tools, and provide own tools if possible.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.