CNC Machinist - Level 2

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Niskayuna, NY

10h

About The Position

The CNC Machinist - Level 2 operates and sets up CNC machines to meet production demands while maintaining safe work practices and product quality. The role uses sample parts, blueprints, and schematics to determine the method and order of operations, and runs production on multiple machines at once, including primary and secondary machines. The machinist sets up fixtures, cutting tools, and CNC programs; monitors and adjusts CNC offsets; and performs and records in-process inspections. Inspection work includes measuring and validating part features against dimensional tolerances and specifications, completing first-article and buyoff activities, and performing intermediate-complexity inspection tasks using drawings and more advanced inspection tools. The role also protects machines and products by following established procedures for part loading, machine operation, and safely transporting products over short distances. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to identify and correctly load and secure fixtures with minimal assistance.
Working knowledge of G and M codes as applied to setting and adjusting offsets and interacting with CNC programs.
Working knowledge of shop mathematics, including tool geometry, positive and negative numbers, and basic geometry.
Ability to read basic prints and apply basic dimensional specifications to inspection processes.
Typically requires evidence of success in Level One machining duties for at least one year before promotion or hire.
2–4 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

GED or high school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely under functional safety guidelines, including PPE and safe equipment interaction.
Use sample parts, blueprints, and schematics to determine the method and order of operations.
Protect machines and machined products by following processes and procedures for part loading, controlling the machine, and safely transporting products over short distances.
Maintain product quality by monitoring and adjusting CNC offsets as needed.
Perform and record in-process inspections, measuring and validating part features against dimensional tolerances and specifications.
Perform first-article and buyoff activities.
Set up fixtures, cutting tools, and CNC programs.
Perform intermediate-complexity inspection tasks using drawings and more advanced inspection tools.
Meet production demands by running multiple machines at once, including primary and secondary machines.
Perform other duties as assigned.