CNC Machinist

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the operation of CNC mills and lathes

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Analyzes blueprints for required tooling and material.
• May pull required fixtures, holding devices and materials.
• Inserts tools in tool holders or installs per-set tools in machine.
• Sets and sharpens tools as necessary.
• Adjusts tool travel distances.
• Inputs required program instructions.
• Monitors machine operations, inspects machined parts to ensure job specifications are maintained.
• Other duties may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of reading and comprehending ANSI Y 14.5 prints.
• Maintain good housekeeping habits.
• Maintain program data base and CNC documentation.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 years in manufacturing environment compliant to ISO9001:2008 AS9100.

JOB TASKS

• Assess and mitigate safety and environmental risks.
• Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
• Determine production equipment settings.
• Select production equipment according to product specifications.
• Conduct test runs of production equipment.
• Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
• Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance / housekeeping.
• Draw guidelines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
• Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.

KNOWLEDGE

• Computers and Electronics - Basic knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra and geometry.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

SKILLS

• Safety and environmentally conscious - Assess hazards and take proper steps to mitigate risks to self, coworkers, and environment.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching program and machine advance through steps, monitoring the progress with an understanding of the expected outcome to ensure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for existing and predictive problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Solving - Recognizing complex problems and related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to plans and actions of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Make choices based on the consideration of the costs vs benefits of potential actions.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspecting products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time accordingly.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.