CNC Machinist

Ducommun•Town of Coxsackie, NY

11d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The role is based at Ducommun’s facility in Coxsackie, New York, which manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and other applications. The facility’s processes include forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing, and component integration. The position may be hired at entry (I), intermediate (II), or expert (III) level depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. The stated pay range is $21.50–$26.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school strongly preferred.
One to three years of related experience preferred.
Proficiency with precision measuring tools, including 6-inch scale, vernier, outside micrometer, height gage, pin gage, telescope gages, dial test indicator, inside micrometers, surface finish comparator, protractor, and Pi tape.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to perform arithmetic with decimals, percentages, fractions, ratios, and proportions; knowledge of basic algebra.
Ability to learn new computer screens, reports, functions, and software programs, with basic familiarity with ERPs.
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally at all organizational levels.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Understanding of and contribution to the creation and continuous improvement of Standard Work Documents (SWD).
Understanding of and contribution to Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) for non-conforming product.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school education is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of geometry and trigonometry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Study and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
Find detail parts and correct blank sizes on engineering drawings; accurately measure mylars and interpret part characteristics to determine fabrication steps.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces for subsequent machining.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills and lathes; determine when tools need replacement or sharpening.
Calculate and set machining controls, including speed, feed, coolant flow, and cut depth and angle, or enter, retrieve, and edit computerized machine-control commands.
Start and monitor machine operations, detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as needed; communicate with Engineering for assistance when needed.
Demonstrate basic surface-grinding skills and set up and run all jobs that come through the cell without supervision.
Determine cutting speeds, fluids, speeds and feeds for different materials, and machining sequences and cutting tools for jobs.
Set up jobs and proof setups for another operator.
Verify that finished workpieces conform to specifications.
Conduct machine trial runs to verify machine settings or programmed control data.
Work with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining problems.
Read and edit NC code to address programming issues and make basic edits as required.
Contribute to Standard Work Documents and Root Cause and Corrective Action activities for non-conforming product.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.