CNC Machinist

SUMMARY

Set up and operate CNC Machining Centers, Manual Mills, or Manual Lathes in order to produce precision parts in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position and fasten work pieces.

• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machine.

• Select the appropriate tools and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, and Grinders.

• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers, depth micrometers, inside diameter gauges, and outside diameter gauges.

• Read and understand gauging sheets.

• Read and interpret blueprints to insure parts are being made according to specifications.

• Listen to machine and tooling to ensure machine and tooling are running properly.

• Operate hoist in order to load parts onto machining center, lathe, or mill.

• Takes job down efficiently (Tooling, cleaning fixtures, putting gauges back, etc).