CNC Machinist Job Summary
CNC Machinist Skills and Qualifications:
- Produces parts by programming or running CNC machines, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.
- Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
- Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
- Loads machine cell by lifting material stock into position. This can include sourcing and cutting raw stock from inventory. Operation of a forklift is required.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
- Clean, debur, and tag completed parts.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Documents and communicates any corrective actions, irregularities, or continuing needs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
- Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Participates in 6s and Continuous Improvement activities.
- Willingness to assist in other areas of the operations team at the direction of the Manufacturing Lead.
CNC Machinist Skills and Qualifications:
- CNC Certification
- CNC Programming a Plus
- Experience with a conversational mill or other manufacturing equipment a Plus
- Strong Manufacturing background
- Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills
- Controls and Instrumentation and Tooling
- Attention to Detail, Judgment