CNC Machinist (swing and weekend shift only)
About The Position
MacKay Manufacturing Inc. serves the medical, space, military, aerospace, and nuclear industries, producing surgical devices, parts, and sub-assemblies for critical-performance products. The CNC Machinist works in a clean, climate-controlled, 50,000-square-foot facility with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS9100 certifications. The role sets up and operates CNC equipment to manufacture parts to specification and ensures customer needs are met through precise inspection and measurement. CNC Machinists perform basic to complex setups of new and existing jobs, make program and toolpath changes, inspect machined parts, document work, and help less-skilled operators through mentoring and training. The position also supports Lean practices, including 5S and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of CNC operator or production experience with a mill or mill-turning center, or a 1- or 2-year machining technology certificate/degree with relevant experience.
- Multi-axis experience.
- Basic to advanced knowledge of CNC machine capabilities, controls, material properties, and setup techniques.
- Experience using precision inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
- Basic to advanced understanding of blueprint dimensions and features, and basic knowledge of GD&T.
- Basic to advanced computer navigation and software skills, including Word, Excel, and Visual.
- Ability to apply basic to advanced functions in manufacturing and timekeeping software systems.
- Strong desire, willingness, and ability to develop skills, learn from others, and build good relationships with peers.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to set up basic to complex repeat jobs.
Responsibilities
- Operate CNC mills, lathes, and/or mill-turning centers, loading and unloading raw materials and machined parts with attention to detail.
- Interpret blueprint diagrams, features, dimensions, and GD&T requirements.
- Make basic to complex program changes and modify toolpaths in CAM as required, including complex modifications for 5th-axis, turning, and mill-turning centers.
- Set up machines for less-skilled operators and mentor and train them.
- Communicate pertinent job details through verbal communication, team meetings, notes, setup sheets, and logs.
- Perform timely, detailed visual inspections using magnification to identify workmanship and cosmetic issues at the beginning of a part run.
- Inspect and measure parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM, and other appropriate methods and tools to verify dimensions and tolerances against print specifications.
- Set up basic to complex new or repeat jobs on CNC machines using setup sheets and documentation, asking questions when unsure of procedures.
- Follow paperwork and documentation procedures, including tie-in log notes, setup sheets, QA sheets, and routing cards.
- Tear down jobs by removing tools, updating setup sheets, and returning materials to the proper location.
- Apply Lean practices such as 5S and continuous improvement, and contribute to process efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
