CNC Machinist

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co•Webb City, MO

About The Position

The CNC Machinist sets up and operates computer numerical control machines to fabricate parts according to specifications and prints. The role includes loading parts, operating and cycling machines, detecting malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools, running production lots, and communicating with co-workers about production runs. The machinist maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment. The position performs assigned CNC setup and operation and other required shop operations, including milling, turning, drilling, tapping, deburring, sawing, and sanding. It also involves inspecting machined products and documenting results, completing and maintaining parts paperwork, and assisting in fabrication, lay-up, and infiltration work. The machinist may operate multiple machines simultaneously based on cycle times. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The available schedule is first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or second shift, 3:30 p.m. to midnight. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

At least one year of CNC machine setup and operation experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Communication proficiency, initiative and safety consciousness, mathematical skills, technical capacity, time management, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of CNC machine setup and operation experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned CNC machine setup and operation, along with required shop operations.
Set up machines to specifications based on prints, load parts, operate machines, and run production lots.
Detect and report machine malfunctions, defective materials, or questionable conditions to management or a designee.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.
Perform milling, turning, drilling, tapping, deburring, sawing, and sanding tasks.
Inspect machined products and document inspection results.
Complete and maintain paperwork for parts.
Communicate with co-workers regarding production runs.
Assist in fabrication, lay-up, and infiltration work.
Operate multiple machines simultaneously when required based on cycle times.