CNC Machinist - 3rd Shift

Axillon Aerospace•Erlanger, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist will be responsible for a variety of tasks including program editing, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance for CNC machines, custom process machines, and production support equipment. This role involves reading manufacturing prints, machine drawings, and operator's manuals, adjusting tooling and process parameters, interpreting programs, and collaborating with Engineering to solve problems and optimize operations. The machinist will also operate material handling equipment, use various measuring instruments, and perform other related duties. Overtime is required as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Machine Tool Technology
2-4 Years of experience in CNC machines
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Ability to research and analyze data effectively
Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read blueprints and process specification instructions
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadline
Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
Team building skills
Intermediate level knowledge of CNC software applications and strong understanding of CNC operating systems
Good knowledge of related technologies such as CAD-CAM
Experience/ knowledge of computers and applications
Knowledge of Fanuc, Haas, Mazatrol, Fagor, and Seimens control

Responsibilities

Perform tasks related to program editing, set-up, operation, trouble-shooting and preventive maintenance for CNC machines, custom process machines and production support equipment.
Read manufacturing prints, machine drawings and operator’s manuals.
Adjust tooling and process parameters.
Interpret programs and interact with Engineering to solve problems as well as optimizing operations.
Operate material handling equipment.
Use a variety of measuring equipment.
Perform other miscellaneous tasks.
Operate 3 and 5 axis vertical and horizontal mills, lathes, and mill turn.
Perform CNC set ups that may entail truing up locating surfaces.
Vet CNC programs and cutter selection on legacy CNC tooling.
Train less skilled Machinists and Operators.
Ensure correct fixturing is used and maintained.
Program Pre-setters and Shrink-fit equipment and set tool life parameters.
Understand macro programming and subroutines tied to main programs.
Understand fundamentals of GD&T dimensioning and tolerancing.
Load NC programs, adjust offset tables, maintain and replace cutting tools.
Electronically document in-process data to maintain QA and production system requirements.
Measure, and record QA data; dimensions, serial numbers, etc.
Perform measuring equipment calibration checks.
Operate material handling equipment including hoists, cranes, tow motors, etc.
Read and understand detailed prints and work instructions.
Accurately align workholding using indicators, micrometers, and calipers.
Assemble tools and accurately set tool length as well as alignment and runout.
Manage work offsets and tool offset parameters in each control type.
Prove out 1st piece setups on different types of equipment.
Use calipers, depth gages, micrometers, and fabricated gaging equipment.
Utilize tool setting equipment.
Utilize computers, access, and use control and data collection software.
Track orders and maintain traceability.
Move material to enable the production process to flow efficiently and effectively.
Communicate effectively with associates, supervision, engineering, and management.
Work in teams for daily production and improvement opportunities.
Assist in training new recruits.
Perform 6S & Housekeeping duties to maintain a safe, clean efficient work environment.
Perform duties that often require standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing of heavily laden carts.