CNC Machinist

Wabtec•Export, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fulmer/Perma-Cast, part of Wabtec, manufactures transportation and power generation brush holders, permanent mold castings, and specialty CNC-machined products. This is an onsite, Monday-through-Friday position with occasional overtime. The CNC Machinist sets up and operates CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, machining centers, special-purpose machines, and some conventional equipment, including adjusting and presetting machine tools. The role produces and verifies parts to quality specifications using measuring equipment, reads blueprints and work orders, and programs or edits CNC machinery. The position requires accuracy and responsibility, often without close supervision, and may involve working any shift, overtime, and weekends. The employee works in a production facility and must wear required protective equipment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in CNC operations and conventional machining.
High school diploma or GED.
Training or experience using measuring equipment and reading drawings.
Ability to perform shop-math calculations and read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and safety rules.
Ability to work accurately and responsibly without close supervision.
Ability to work effectively with others to meet production demands and to work unsupervised.
Ability to edit CNC programs and set up, adjust, and operate standard and special types of machine tools.
Working knowledge of cutting tools and materials.
Ability to analyze issues, develop solutions, respond positively to feedback, and implement changes to processes and procedures.
Must be able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends; overtime may be required.
Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds; access and navigate the production facility; and, when required, climb ladders or other equipment.
Must wear a mask covering the nose and mouth, steel-toed shoes, and safety goggles.

Nice To Haves

Fanuc control experience.
Journeyman or apprentice papers.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, preset, and operate CNC lathes, mills, machining centers, conventional machines, and other standard or special-purpose machine tools.
Machine parts and use appropriate measuring gages and equipment to ensure quality.
Read blueprints and job orders for dimensions, tolerances, tooling, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, fixtures, and cutting-tool specifications.
Verify that finished workpieces conform to specifications.
Program and edit CNC machinery and programs.
Perform varied machining operations to meet close-tolerance and finish specifications.
Follow the Wabtec Code of Conduct and safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.