CNC Machinist

WAGNER Group•Plymouth, MN

58d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The individual in this role will safely set up and operate a variety of CNC equipment to manufacture quality production parts in a timely manner. This position requires the ability to safely set up, load programs, prove out, adjust, maintain, and operate all assigned equipment to meet production requirements and goals. The role involves working with multi-axis mills and lathes, mill-turn machines, and Swiss lathes, while maintaining a clean and safe work area and adhering to housekeeping requirements. The CNC Machinist will also be responsible for meeting production goals, following inspection procedures, adjusting machines and processes, entering data into an ERP system, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting machine malfunctions, and contributing to manufacturing improvements using lean principles. Additionally, the role involves working with vendors, operating a forklift, and potentially working extended hours or varying shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
2 years of technical training in related field or equivalent years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
4+ years of work experience as a high level CNC setup and operator.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
Safely sets up, loads programs, proves out, adjusts, maintains, and operates all assigned equipment to meet production requirements and goals.
Works well with others in every situation.
Ability to be flexible in changes to priorities.
Understanding of GD&T of blueprint specifications.
G-code understanding required (EIA/ISO).
Strong problem solving, analytical, mechanical, math and communication skills.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow machine setup instructions.
Ability to use a variety of precision measuring equipment.
Adjust machines, tools, and processes to continuously produce good parts.
Inspect parts using a quality control plan.
Ability to use office applications (SAP, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work with internal and external vendors to order required items to complete assigned work.
Ability to work extended hours and/or varying shifts as requested to maintain adequate coverage during hours of operation.
Ability and willingness to teach other employees new processes and techniques.
Basic understanding of Lean and Kaizen methods and practices.

Nice To Haves

CAM software knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely setup and operate full range of machine tools to manufacture production parts and components. Multi axis mills and lathes, mill-turn machines, Swiss lathes.
Maintain a clean and safe work area by following Wagner housekeeping requirements.
File safety reports as required.
Meet daily/weekly/monthly production goals.
Follow inspection procedures and processes to guarantee the delivery of quality intolerance parts.
Adjust machines, tools, and processes to continuously produce good parts.
Enter data into an ERP system to track scheduled work, material usage, time expended, inspection data, scrap, good parts, PMs requirements, and any other department dependent KPI information.
Complete daily/weekly/monthly preventive maintenance on equipment. File maintenance requests for support to keep equipment in good working order.
Recognize, troubleshoot and report machine malfunctions, tooling difficulties, etc.
Provide ideas and implement manufacturing improvements, using lean principles, to drive cost savings.
Works with internal and external vendors to order required items to complete assigned work.
Safely operates forklift to move materials and swarf containers as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.