Machinist A
2 days ago
POSITION PURPOSE:
Sets-up, operates, and verifies the quality of work on a wide variety of CNC Lathe machines. Collaborates wiht department team and programming engineers for new processes and challenging setups. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
- Performs complex set-ups, with minimal supervision, on a wide variety of CNC machines in a manner, which will ensure accurate and precise compliance with design and quality standards.
- Monitors variations in sequence, e.g., positioning, cycle time, etc., and makes necessary corrections.
- Works from drawings and/or specifications with minimal direction from Team Leader.
- Troubleshoots complex machining job problems without supervision.
- Runs production and deburrs parts as required.
- Edits programs for CNC machines.
- Ability to write long-hand basic programs for quick turn around projects and/or work holding.
- Help determine best machining process.
- Select and align tooling, fixtures, and attachments for machining.
- Adjust machine to produce a conforming product.
- Perform in-process inspection of own work while running machine.
- Complete required paperwork and keep material and paperwork organized.
- collaborate with and support other employees in department.
- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition. Works safely and complies with all established safety rules and work practices.
- Keeps Team Leader informed of job, machine, and equipment related problems as well as any other information related to work activity.
- Maintain and care for all shop tools, machines, and equipment.
- Conform to the company quality system as documented.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High school education or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of Vo-Tech training in machine tool technology or a related area or equivalent.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 5+ years machine set-up and operating experience in a job shop environment.
SKILLS ABILITIES: Very strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Lift up to 25 - 30 pounds.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.