Senior Machinist

Job Summary

A Machine Technician III produces various metal products and is responsible for programming, setting up and running manual machining equipment and monitoring CNC machining centers. This role also includes performing and recording accurate quality checks, formulating machine offsets and sustaining run efficiencies in a safe manner.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to program, set up, and run all CNC machines while making necessary offsets with little to no supervision.
• Monitor CNC milling and turning machine to specifications on inspection sheets/prints, producing the highest quality components to fall within established time standards.
• Possess full knowledge of all standard measuring equipment including the proper use of micrometers, calipers, comparators and various plug/thread gauges as well as blueprint reading.
• Perform full inspection, follow and complete inspection sheets to maintain tolerances according to specifications on prints.
• Perform and properly record quality checks.
• Possess full knowledge of tooling requirements and tool repair.
• Proven ability to trouble-shoot machine, tooling and program issues.
• Organize tasks to accomplish them in a timely manner.
• Understand and employ basic workmanship techniques and methods to maintain the highest quality level.
• Employee must always work in a safe manner while running equipment and moving or cutting product.
• Take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Work with others in a team setting by sharing responsibilities, such as running multiple CNC machines and manual equipment simultaneously.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and co-workers
• Work in a safe manner at all times while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4 or more years experience with operating production/machining equipment
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Basic computer navigation skills.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Completed trade school or an apprenticeship in machining
• CNC lathe & milling experience
• Welding experience
• Ability to make & repair tools

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to safely handle, feel or reach material and equipment. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb. The employee is required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include dept perception. [

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Travel Required

None