CNC Machinist

Western Forge & Flange • Cleveland, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for producing quality parts on CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines. Responsibilities include loading parts, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring, and inspecting parts for conformance to requirements. The day-to-day duties involve studying and interpreting drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. The machinist will measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material, and detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, making adjustments as needed to ensure quality production.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of G & M Code.
• Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments including calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales.
• Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerances and dimensions.
• Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines.
• Ability to operate a forklift and lifting devices.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
• Basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for calculating material fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality parts on CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines.
• Load parts, operate controls, set offsets, perform simple edits, deburr, and inspect parts for conformance to requirements.
• Study and interpret drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.
• Detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine, controls, or control media as required to ensure quality production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED