CNC Machinist

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co.•Independence, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and numerical-control machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The role involves interpreting work orders, workpieces, blueprints, programming instructions, and machine setup instructions; configuring and operating machine tools; and checking finished parts for accuracy and conformance to specifications. The machinist may operate more than one unit at a time, assist other personnel and machine operators, and coordinate with engineers, production personnel, and programmers to resolve machining or assembly problems. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is performed in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment near moving mechanical parts and coworkers.

Requirements

Safely set up and operate machines and other required tools and equipment.
Effectively interpret G and M code.
Comprehensive knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading.
Knowledge of machining methods and techniques, including boring, milling, drilling, facing, threading, and occasionally profiling and contouring.
Familiarity with computer numerical control machine-tool operating procedures.
Ability to set up, adjust, and check out programming.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to interpret written, oral, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to calculate figures and formulas relevant to the work area.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work well in a team, communicate effectively, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate willingness to learn.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Two-year CNC degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk; handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, and tools; operate equipment; and reach, push, and pull with hands and arms.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Vision of 20/25 with or without glasses and sufficient hearing, with mechanical assistance if necessary, to understand one-on-one conversations.
Wear steel-toed shoes.

Responsibilities

Analyze work orders, workpieces, and blueprints to determine the machining process, materials, equipment, and sequence of operations.
Operate numerically controlled machine tools.
Follow programming, operational, and machine setup instructions covering tool arrangements, material clamping, machine calibration, and console settings.
Deburr parts thoroughly.
Calculate and set controls for machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine-control media.
Observe machine operation, detect malfunctions, and adjust controls as needed.
Verify finished workpieces and parts against specifications and blueprints using appropriate measuring devices.
Run more than one machine unit simultaneously when required.
Assist other personnel and machine operators as needed.
Set up and operate machines on trial runs to verify machine settings or programmed control data.
Communicate and confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.