CNC Machinist

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our team at Martin Sprocket & Gear. As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for operating CNC Milling Machines to perform tasks such as turning, drilling, and live tooling.

• Set up and operate CNC Lathe machines to perform tasks such as turning, drilling, bar feeder, and live tooling.
• Optimize set-up times, maximize machine utilization.
• Ability to run CNC vertical mills/robo drills.
• Understand specifications of the tasks by reading blueprints, route instructions.
• Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Troubleshoot programs and make adjustments when needed.
• Setup CNC lathe machines to complete full cycles to produce a high and low volume of parts, improve productivity, maintain offsets, and inspect parts with a high degree of precision.
• Follow the in-process part inspection process, and notify the Supervisor/Lead on the occurrence of non-conformance.
• Communicate with superintendents, managers, production control, and quality personnel for assignments, and resolve quality issues.
• Work safely and wear all required PPE for the duration of the shift.
• Document all issues written to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
• Check and perform preventive maintenance daily.

• Knowledge of all required measuring equipment which includes calipers, gauges.
• Proficient math skills.
• Ability to document machining procedures.
• Knowledge of metals, part-holding fixtures, and lathe/mill tooling.
• Experience in Okuma, Mazak, and Mori lathe machines preferred.
• Simple oral communication skills; ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English and complete simple logs and reports in English.
• Physically able to handle heavy items, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components.
• Work scheduled hours and comply with the company's timekeeping policy and all other company policies.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
• Consistently stand for an entire shift.
• Strong knowledge of machining practices and materials is a must, as is general mechanical knowledge.
• Willingness to be trained with a desire to learn.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Great work ethic, reliable, positive attitude.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is a progressive leader in the Power Transmission and Bulk Material Handling Industry. We are proud of our rich heritage dating back to our beginning in 1951 as a family-run organization. We have more than 25 locations in North America and offer a stable work environment with equal leadership development and career growth opportunities.