CNC Machinist

Job DescriptionJob Description

In this position, you will assist with daily production and scheduling, and setup of both CNC and conventional machines. You will get to work with a variety of materials and components and work through special setups for customer projects.

Qualified candidates will possess the following

• Associate degree or completion of an apprenticeship in Machine/Tool and Die Technology
• Ability to run and set up both conventional and program CNC equipment
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a quality environment
• Exhibit problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills

Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, a 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Drug-free workplace/EOE

See the full job description below:

SUMMARY

CNC Machinist responsibilities are to set up and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) vertical machining centers, CNC lathes, and 4-axis controllers to produce high tolerance and precision metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties that may be assigned:

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines per the Company Employee Handbook, Haz Com program, Lockout Tagout, employee training, and safety documents.
• Reads, studies, and accurately interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished workpieces or parts, sequences of operations, and setup requirements.
• Creates, adjusts, or modifies CNC programs either manually or with Computer Aided Machining software (CAM).
• Measures, marks, and confirms specification dimensions and reference points on material or workpieces as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, and drill presses.
• Calculates and sets machine controls to regulate machining factors such as speeds, feeds, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions, collisions of machine or tools, out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of Quality of finished workpiece to specifications through drawings specifications, fit or function of a part, or measurement using precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, go-no-go gauges, and other equipment as trained or assigned.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data to avoid crashes or machines, tools, or material.
• Assists with determining best practice machining methods.
• Offers labor times, rates of machining, and feasibility for cost estimating.
• Assembles parts into complete assembly per drawings, fit and function, and customer specifications.
• Confers, discusses and analyzes conformity, application, or function of completed parts with engineers, internal customers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Design, produce, and implement fixtures, set up tools, or guarding to safely and efficiently hold or produce material for CNC machining applications.
• Meets and works scheduled overtime hour requirements based on customer demand, requirements, and schedules.
• Displays acceptance and willingness for new and adaptive learning opportunities for work flexing into other areas or departments as needed or assigned for cross-training opportunities.
• Adheres to and follows all applicable Company ISO and Quality standards, written work instructions, and policies.
• Understands, supports, implements, and sustains 5S program initiatives and goals as required and assigned.
• Supports and upholds the company's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policy.
• Exemplifies and Upholds Core Values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and two years related experience and/or training; or a minimum of four years of job shop-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Or certification of completion of a Certified Apprenticeship Program

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and technical procedures. Ability to write. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

MINIMUM TOOL REQUIREMENT

• 6" machinist scale
• 6" caliper, dial or digital
• 0-3" micrometer set
• 12" machinist combination square set, of good quality
• Telescoping gauges 1/2" - 6"
• Transfer punch set
• Prick and center punch set
• Carbide scribe
• 12' tape measure
• Calculator - Scientific
• Dead blow hammer
• Brass hammer
• 12' crescent wrench
• End wrenches 7/16"-1"
• Dial indicator, minimum 1" travel w/mag. base
• Edge finder
• Screwdriver set
• Ball pen hammer
• Machinist handbook
• Allen wrenches American 1/16"-1/2" metric 1.5 - 12
• Thread pitch gauge
• Indicator and holder Indicol
• Deburr tool
• Roll-around toolbox
• Supplied by the company: Safety glasses, drills, taps.

A machinist needs to be able to accomplish the following to the satisfaction of management or possess a Degree in Machine Technology

1. Single point threading I.D. O.D. and taper pipe threads. Need to be able to look up in the Machinists handbook and calculate setup and run threading operations.
2. Calculate speeds, feeds, and chip loads for turning, boring, and milling.
3. Be able to understand the geometry of tooling and surface finishes.
4. Sharpen drills, carbide, and high-speed steels for machining operations.
5. Take almost any job in the shop and be able to machine to print.
6. When you have a job, be able to write the procedure in which you will create the part, how you will hold work, and what steps you will take to complete the part.
7. Know the terminology of the equipment in the shop.
8. Learn how to compensate for tool deflection and consistency.
9. Layout and measure bolt circles, coordinates, slots, etc.
10. Select the tooling required for the job, and know what kind of tooling you are using.
11. Have the specialty measuring tools and know-how to use them to make the parts required.
12. Know about tolerance fits and be able to apply them.
13. Need to possess Machinist's handbook and be able to look up information needed to make machined parts.

Company DescriptionAbout Us

At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies nationwide. Founded in 2000 our company’s purpose was to redefine how people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce.

NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.Company DescriptionAbout Us \r
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At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies nationwide. Founded in 2000 our company’s purpose was to redefine how people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce. \r
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NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.

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