CNC Machinist

Smith & Wesson Brands•Houlton, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform machinist duties for the production of components for pistols, revolvers, and rifles by operating computer numerical controlled machines to fabricate parts. The role requires advanced skills and the ability to perform complex production work involving setup, technical support, and advanced CNC machining. The position is on first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on a rotating two-week A Team schedule, and pays $24.44 per hour. The work takes place in a manufacturing facility. Employees may encounter manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, varied or hot temperatures, humidity, odors, vibrations, moving machinery, confined quarters, and mechanical and occasional chemical hazards. Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and approved safety footwear are required on the manufacturing floor; additional personal protective equipment may be required for particular tasks. Other duties may be assigned according to business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of related experience.
Extensive knowledge of CNC controls, including Fanuc, Yaznac, Mazak, and Okuma.
Experience operating Mazak, Mori Seiki, Matsuura, Okuma, Haas, Tsugami (Swiss Turn), and Citizen Screw machines.
Experience operating CNC vertical and horizontal milling machines with 4 and 5 axes, and lathes with 7 and 9 axes.
Ability to interpret CMM reports and adjust CNC machines accordingly.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and ability to adjust machines to a chart.
Math skills appropriate for a machining environment.
Excellent conceptual, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical, controls and instrumentation, supply management, tooling, coordination, inventory control, attention-to-detail, and judgment skills.
Working command of English, including the ability to read, write, interpret, and communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull, carry, reach, and twist, and lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating two-week schedule.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline.
CNC certification.
Experience with an off-line tool setter; Parlec is helpful.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Perform general and intermediate machinist duties.
Set up CNC equipment and load feed mechanisms.
Verify machine settings and make CNC adjustments as needed.
Follow safety procedures and regulations to maintain safe operations.
Perform preventive maintenance to maintain equipment.
Manage and/or train a co-worker, often a loader/unloader helper.
Operate at least 12 CNC machines while managing a normal workload.
Document work by completing production and quality logs.
Work with floor supervisors and team leaders to maintain production schedules and limit waste, scrap, rework, and turnbacks.
Work with Quality Control personnel to maintain product quality.