CNC Machinist/Programmer

Job Summary:

With little or no assistance, the CNC Machinist will operate CNC machines and conventional machines to produce complex aerospace parts demonstrating advanced cross training flexibility. They will have experience with most, if not all automated CNC machines and their operational capabilities.

Essential Functions:

Fully operate multiple machines as needed, including CNC and conventional machines

Perform pre-operational inspections

Studies blueprints, manuals, dispatch specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements

Perform complex set ups without assistance on multiple machines; checking or changing chucking jaws, tools, rotating off sets, etc

Operates sit down forklift to retrieve parts and load them onto racks

Utilize cranes and hoists to load and unload parts from racks onto machines

Operate machines on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings and programmed controls

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines

Calculates and sets controls to regulates machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and 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 or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls as required Verifies conformance of finished workpieces to specifications

Track time on each function or task by maintaining time records on BAMC

Preferred Experience:

5 years + experience as a CNC Machinist (3 & 4 Axis required, 5 axis preferred), including set-up operations

Preferred if they have both Milling and Lathe experience.

Controls: Fanuc, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Mazatroal

Intermediate to advanced computer skills

Software: Vericut, MasterCam

Understanding of cutting tools and inserts

Familiarity with GD&T / able to read blueprints.

Familiarity with ERP/MRP Systems (Our ERP System is Plex)