CNC Machinist - Programmer / Operator

Smiths Group•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•$29 - $34

About The Position

The CNC Machinist sets up, programs, edits programs for, and operates numerically controlled machinery, including lathes, mills, drills, and other equipment as required. The role maintains machining quality and tolerances within .0003” and follows written and verbal machining procedures and instructions. Work is performed from work-order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, and other directions. The machinist uses knowledge of programming languages and machine parameters, adapting to different machines and modifying parameters as directed by a supervisor. The role requires familiarity with the working properties of materials including stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, and exotics. It also includes presetting and potentially resharpening tools, inspecting finished work with precision measuring instruments, following equipment preventive-maintenance procedures, and reporting equipment difficulties or unsafe conditions. Other duties include completing labor and time reports, keeping machines and work areas clean and orderly, and performing additional duties as assigned or required by branch needs. The work is in a climate-controlled environment. The stated schedule is day shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Compensation is USD 29–34 per hour, in accordance with expertise, experience, and production efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, with technical school education and working machinist knowledge, or equivalent.
3–5 years of CNC machine tool programming and operating experience.
Numerical-control machining skills and ability to read and interpret work-related machine drawings.
Ability to perform average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems.
Ability to operate at least two CNC machine tools.
Previous experience as a manual machinist.
Detail-oriented, able to work independently using sound judgment.
Good verbal, written, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

Mill and lathe experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, program, edit programs for, and operate CNC machinery, including lathes, mills, drills, and other equipment as required.
Maintain quality and machining tolerances within .0003”.
Follow written and verbal machining procedures and work instructions, including work-order routings, prints, sketches, and layout sheets.
Understand machine parameters and modify them as required per supervisor instructions.
Use knowledge of the working properties of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, and exotics.
Preset tools and resharpen them when required.
Inspect work using micrometers, bore gages, vernier calipers, and other measuring instruments to verify specifications.
Follow prescribed preventive-maintenance procedures and report equipment operating difficulties to a supervisor.
Follow company safety policies and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Complete labor and time reports.
Keep machines and work areas clean and orderly.
Perform other duties as required or assigned, including duties based on individual branch requirements.