CNC Machinist - Programmer/Operator

Smiths GroupSwedesboro, NJ
Onsite

About The Position

Experienced CNC machinist needed for a Day Shift position. Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery. These include but are not limited to lathes, mills, drills, and other machinery as required. Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003”. Follow written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties. Work from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions. Working knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn / adapt per machine. Must be able to recognize and understand functions of machine parameters with the ability to modify as required per supervisor’s instructions. Utilize knowledge of working properties for a variety of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, exotics, etc. Presets tools and may be required to re-sharpen. Inspect work produced using micrometer; bore gage, venire calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications. Follow preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as prescribed by supervisor and report operating difficulties of equipment to supervisor. Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies, reports unsafe conditions to supervisor. Make proper labor and time reports. Perform other duties as required. Keep machine(s) / work area clean and orderly. Perform additional duties and responsibilities based upon individual branch requirements. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education and working machinist knowledge or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of CNC machine tool Programming & Operating experience.
  • Numerical control machining skills experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings.
  • Make average to complicated mathematical calculations.
  • Resolve elementary technical problems.
  • Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
  • Possesses previous experience as a Manual machinist.
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Able to work independently using sound judgment.
  • Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required.
  • Capable of handling multiple priorities.
  • Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

  • Working knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn / adapt per machine.

Responsibilities

  • Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery (lathes, mills, drills, etc.).
  • Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003”.
  • Follows written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties.
  • Works from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions.
  • Recognizes and understands functions of machine parameters with the ability to modify as required per supervisor’s instructions.
  • Utilizes knowledge of working properties for a variety of materials (stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, exotics, etc.).
  • Presets tools and may be required to re-sharpen.
  • Inspects work produced using micrometer, bore gage, venire calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Follows preventative maintenance procedures on equipment and reports operating difficulties.
  • Performs duties in accordance with company safety policies and reports unsafe conditions.
  • Makes proper labor and time reports.
  • Keeps machine(s) / work area clean and orderly.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities based upon individual branch requirements.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Benefits
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