Machinists - CNC / Large Parts

Scope / Function: The CNC/NC Machine Operator A is responsible for the manufacture of parts per plant specifications in an accurate and timely manner utilizing manual and CNC machine centers.

Job Elements:

• Consistently able to design and develop accurate programs in a timely manner.
• Reliably able to run both new and repetitive jobs efficiently.
• Set-up, check programs and operates numerically controlled machine tools and/or CNC machining equipment to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements. Requires the ability to operate multiple machines simultaneously.
• Understands program format and fixturing. Able to arrange, mount and secure work piece in absence of fixturing.
• Set stops; calibrates fixturing to appropriate reference points. Installs programs and/or cards in consoles reader and correlates machine position with controls.
• Manually cycles machine through an operation sequence to check fixture and work positions, tooling, clearances, speeds, feeds, etc. Adjusts machine or console to correct deviations from program specifications.
• Recognizes reports and corrects errors. Recommends tooling and operational sequence to assist in developing practical programming for new and unusual machining requirements. May set-up for and instruct machine operators of lower classification. Able to troubleshoot and diagnose operating difficulties and make adjustments.
• Works form detailed and involved part drawings and specifications. Uses a variety of precise measuring instruments.

Requirements:

• Requires 5-7 years of machinist experience.
• Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and perform geometric, algebraic and trigonometric calculations.
• Requires accredited apprenticeship or equivalent training together with considerable experience in machine shop practices and techniques plus additional training to acquire a working knowledge of programming numerically controlled machine tools or CNC machining equipment and operations.
• Must be able to perform metric conversions.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact and cross-train with employees.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and routings.
• Requires G&M code experience. Experience on conversational controls a plus.
• Must be able to calculate own feeds and speeds.
• Must be able to show good understanding of geometric tolerancing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Health, Dental, 401K, Holiday, PTO