CNC Machinist

Position OverviewSet up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precisioninstrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modifyparts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics,mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.Essential Job Functions•Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.•Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, orgrinders.•Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machiningoperations.•Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.•Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance tospecifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.•Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.•Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.•Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods orsequences of operations needed to fabricate products.•Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.•Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.•Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.•Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.•Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.•Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.•Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.•Set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.•Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmentalregulations.•Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.•Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency oradaptability.•Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects andreplace defective parts where needed.•Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.Required Qualification•High School Diploma or equivalentDesirable Qualifications•Technical School Certificate in machining•Minimum 1 year of experience•Experience operating Hass machines•Experience working in a custom machine shop