Computer Numerical Control Machinist

Benefits:

* Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision

* 401k

* On the job training / cross-training

* Life Insurance, disability insurance

* Voluntary life insurance for family members available.

* Accident and critical illness insurance optional.

* Scheduled performance reviews

* Referral program

Job description

Operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi complex jobs. Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with limited guidance in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

* Sets up and runs multiple production machines.

* Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts.

* Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre planned and established.

* Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction.

* Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.

* Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined.

* Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.

* Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.

* Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semi complicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances.

* Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers and comparators.

* Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas.

* Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces.

* Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.

* Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.

* Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.

* Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

* Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma/GED

* 3 years related machining experience.

* CNC LATHE setup and operating experience.

* MAZAK machine control and experience with Y axis machining (a plus)

Skills and Knowledge:

* Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.

* Able to make machine set ups.

* Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.

* Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.

* Able to effectively apply lean initiatives.

* Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

* Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications.

* Able to use employee self service systems to access on line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e mail).

* Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self development activities.