Heavy Industrial CNC Machinist

Temp to Perm

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathes, manual milling machines, drill presses, hydraulic presses, band saws, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment

Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal

Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines

Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling

Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints of work to be performed and follows instructions

Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given tasks

Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work

Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements

Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment

Ability to track parts and jobs in Travelers

Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends

Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Machining Skills

Familiarity with the use of: Heavy Industrial Lathes, Grinders, Boring Mills, Planers, and Portable tools

Turn, Drill, Tap, Bore, Hone, Polish and Threading machine processes

Large part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.)

Forklift and Crane experience preferred

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

5 to 10 years of related experience is preferred.

Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in English.

Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner

Familiarity with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, DMG/Mori, and/or Heidenain CNC controls

Basic understanding of G-Code and M-Code relative to CNC movement

Have experience with maintaining 0.001" tolerances

Basic understanding of G, D, and T

Have experience in job setup on vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers

Ability and willingness to learn

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and precision measuring tools

Ability to perform basic mathematical computations

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to work independently and as part as a team

Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel