CNC Machinist

VOLT•Dayton, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Volt is hiring 1st and 2nd shift Machinists for a long-term assignment with the potential to become permanent. This role involves manufacturing parts by programming and operating CNC machines, transforming complex drawings into physical components, and performing hand-fitting operations. The machinist will collaborate with engineers on machine requirements affecting prototype quality and cost, and will be responsible for inspecting work to ensure parts conform to blueprints using precision measuring equipment. Safety procedures must be maintained for oneself and others. The position requires flexibility to move between machines as needed and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or GED.
2 year technical schooling degree in Machine Tool Technology, or Tool and Die.
Minimum of 2 years CNC machine tool operation and programming experience combined milling and turning machines.
Meet all pre-screening eligibility requirements.
PC skills and ability with basic knowledge of Microsoft products.
Willingness to be trained and certified in the use of forklift and other material handling equipment.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
Regularly lift and move materials up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous CNC operating and programming experience.
Must be able to inspect complex parts, to read and understand complicated drawings, and have training in advanced math and precision measuring instruments (both English and Metric).
Ability to apply Graco standards and geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
Proven ability to do prove outs, preprods and reprocessing and demonstrated examples of cost savings.
Ability to work independently.
Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to plan and effectively execute the plans given by manager or supervisor.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Must have strong PC skills and ability to work with Microsoft products.
Demonstrated ability to work with various tool steels and heat treat processes.
Demonstrated ability to setup and operate all equipment in the Tool Build area.
Time in grade will need to be satisfied along with a completed promotional checklist to move to the Model and Tool and Die Maker B.

Responsibilities

Read and understand blueprints.
Program and operate CNC machines.
Transform complicated drawings and sketches into parts.
Perform hand-fitting operations.
Build multiple parts holding tools.
Work with engineers and/or support groups on machine requirements that could affect the quality and cost of prototypes being built.
Work from sketches and conversations with engineers as necessary.
Inspect work to assure parts conform to blueprint by the use of precision measuring equipment.
Maintains safety procedures for self as well as for others using the built tools/prototypes.
Must be willing to move to other machines as needed.
Other duties as assigned.