Senior CNC Machinist

POSITION SUMMARY

Senior CNC Machinist role. Responsible for setting up and operating CNC machine tools to cut and shape metallic workpieces. Manual machining also required for some projects.

BENEFITS

• Pay based on skill and experience ($20-30/ hour)
• Health Insurance plus Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may vary depending on machine assignment)

• Operate Haas and Toshiba CNC Mills or Mori Seiki lathes used to cut and shape precision workpieces 
• Program CNC mills or lathes in Mastercam
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or job orders to determine product specifications, tooling instructions, and sequence of operations.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on CNC machines.
• Control position of tool and workpiece in relation to each other and set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut. Make adjustments as necessary.
• Set-up fixture or feeding device, start machine, feed tool to workpiece, and engages feed.
• Direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and workpiece.
• Visually and audibly observe operation of CNC machine to verify conformance of machined workpiece to blueprint and/or job order specifications and to detect sounds, such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration. Correct identified production problems as necessary.
• Operate various small equipment to complete workpieces.
• Assist and train CNC Machinists in machine set up procedures.
• Use all safety devices/tools to ensure safe operation of CNC machines.
• Inspect all finished product to confirm meets blueprint and/or job order specifications.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as required or directed.
• Ensure work area is kept clean and organized at all times.
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations to implement improved processes.
• Provide feedback to management concerning possible problem or areas of improvement.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or technical school diploma or equivalent in relevant work experience preferred.
• 5 years related experience and training preferred.
• Proficient in accurate use of micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools.
• Ability to read and work to set tolerances and work from blueprints.
• Ability to set-up and operate CNC Mills. Programming skills required.
• Mechanically inclined and possess strong degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw and apply valid conclusions.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and/or correspondence.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Ability to work in a team fostered environment.Our vision is to consistently provide a level of service and customer relationship that makes it feel like you have your own in-house CNC shop with the expertise and manufacturing horsepower of a larger supplier. We are committed to an exceptional level of communication and transparency throughout the manufacturing process. At the same time, we are developing the Next Generation of Manufacturing Professionals