CNC Machinist

SUMMARY:
Machine parts to specifications dictated by job travelers and drawings. Maintain equipment and machining area to best produce high-quality parts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines.
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to understand specifications and ensure accurate production.
• Utilize CAMWorks to create efficient programs.
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.
• Check output to ensure consistency with specification and discard defects.
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, workpieces and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange technical information and plan for upcoming jobs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent dexterity, coordination and mechanical skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in math, analytical abilities and problem-solving
• Knowledge of material properties
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to use precision tools (calipers, micrometers, verniers etc.) to take accurate measurements
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Excellent hand eye coordination
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, mills, grinders etc.)
• High school degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years experience using lathe and milling machines
• Working knowledge of safety protocols
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Continually required to stand, walk, read, talk and hear
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually exposed to changing temperatures, hot, humid, cold in shop environment
• Must be able to frequently move and lift items up to 50 lbs