AZ CNC Machinist IV

FM Industries•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist IV performs accurate and timely setups and changeovers on CNC mill or lathe machining centers, ensuring work meets customer requirements through calibrated measuring equipment and visual inspection. The role reads and applies work instructions, setup books, drawings, and GD&T requirements; independently operates assigned machines; and maintains quality and production objectives. The position is located at 2635 E Magnolia St., Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays. This role performs precision setups for proven jobs and supports new product introduction by proving out NC programs provided by the programming department. Duties include fixture and tool changes, tool setting and wear adjustments, in-process inspection, troubleshooting, and documenting setup and tool changes. The machinist also writes and edits NC code at the machine and provides feedback to programming and engineering teams on manufacturing methods, tooling, speeds and feeds, drawings, GD&T, and raw material dimensions. The CNC Machinist IV is expected to be proficient on multiple machines or machine types, including Haas VF3, Haas VF6, and Mazak equipment, and capable of running all part numbers in a given family in at least one work center. As a qualified trainer and shop-floor leader, the employee trains new hires and department employees according to work instructions and setup books, assists other operators, follows best practices, and helps identify and address quality issues. The role also follows applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements, completes daily TPM tasks, and maintains workstation 6S standards.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED equivalent, or technical school education.
At least 10 years of CNC experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to operate CNC machines and interpret G and M codes.
Ability to change cutting tools and accurately adjust offsets.
Ability to set up jobs independently.
Ability to read part drawings and apply GD&T concepts and rules to understand geometric requirements.
Ability to correctly use and interpret measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, thread gages, chamfer gages, pin gages, test indicators, drop indicators, height gages, and optical comparators.
Proficiency with inspection equipment such as OD and ID micrometers, depth micrometers, bore gages, gage blocks, gage pins, height gages, Cadillac height stands, calipers, test indicators, dial chamfer gages, radius gages, drop indicators, and optical comparators.
Shop math skills, including dimensional reading, arithmetic, trigonometry, geometry, metric conversions, and fraction conversions.
Ability to interpret GD&T symbols and form, orientation, location, and runout tolerances.
Ability to perform precision setups of proven jobs according to applicable signed-off work instructions.
Ability to align fixtures in all axes, set tool lengths, use a tool setter, touch off tools, recognize tool wear, and adjust wear offsets.
Ability to independently operate assigned machines and meet setup-book quality and in-process inspection requirements.
Ability to follow safety practices and applicable PPE requirements.
Ability to implement 6S concepts.
Basic computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CAD/CAM experience.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
Visual inspection experience.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely CNC mill or lathe setups and machine changeovers.
Follow applicable work instructions and setup books, and locate and interpret setup information.
Load programs from DNC and prove out new NC programs provided by the programming department.
Change fixtures and align them in all axes; determine or create suitable fixtures and clamping based on drawings, setup books, or programs.
Perform tool changes, set tool lengths, use a tool setter, touch off tools, recognize tool wear, adjust wear offsets, and document tool changes.
Independently operate assigned mills, lathes, or grinders and meet quality objectives, in-process inspection criteria, and established production rates.
Inspect work using appropriate calibrated measuring equipment and visual inspection; assess critical features and determine inspection equipment and frequency.
Read and interpret part drawings and apply GD&T according to design intent.
Write and edit NC code at the machine; adjust speeds and feeds and provide feedback to the programming department.
Provide guidance on cutting-tool and holder selection and recommend manufacturing methods.
Work with engineering and programming teams; evaluate drawings, provide GD&T feedback, and determine raw material dimensions.
Operate multiple machines or machine types, including Haas VF3, Haas VF6, and Mazak machines, and run part numbers within a part family in at least one work center.
Train new hires and employees new to the department using work instructions and setup books, and complete train-the-trainer classes.
Set a positive example, assist other operators, and follow applicable best manufacturing practices.
Troubleshoot machine issues and identify potential quality issues before they occur.
Contribute to root-cause and corrective-action investigations and implement machining-related corrective actions.
Complete daily TPM requirements and maintain workstation 6S standards.
Follow safety practices, applicable machining JSA requirements, department PPE requirements, and environmental, health, and safety laws and company policies.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary
PTO program
Nine paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee
Tuition assistance
Pet insurance
Flexible spending plans
Health spending plans
Comprehensive online learning center with thousands of training resources
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of 30%, 100% vested after six years