CNC Machinist - Lattice

The Partner Companies•Bozeman, MT

39d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lattice, producing defect free silicon and germanium parts for our customers is our True North. This is a machine shop environment; a successful applicant must possess CNC programing and operating skills with an emphasis on process optimization for Safety, Quality and Delivery. We put our customers first so adherence to material specifications, part tolerances and on time delivery throughout the production processes is our mission. Under the direction of the Team Lead, the CNC Machinist is responsible for accurate, efficient set up and subsequent operation of CNC equipment. Using drawings and the job traveler, the CNC Machinist must determine whether special tooling is necessary to produce parts; must design and construct required fixtures. Optimize processes for safe, accurate and timely delivery. Must be extremely attentive to detail to ensure parts meet all specifications. Must verify final dimensions are within customer tolerances.

Requirements

Competency in use of PC with CAD programs (SolidWorks)
Competency in MS Suite applications (Word, Excel)
Ability to program 3,4, 5 Axis (HAAS) test and operate CNC machinery
Understand processes required to produce highest quality product possible while minimizing waste and breakage/damage
Ability to maintain production level as established by Team Lead and Director of Manufacturing
Ability to maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment (5S)
Using micrometer, caliper, drop gauges, pin gauges optical comparator, non-contact CMM and other measurement equipment to measure parts to verify dimensions are within stated specifications
Ability to read and precisely follow customer drawings that include numerical measurements, specs and tolerances
Using handheld calculator, compute trigonometric functions and perform addition and subtraction operations
Perform calculations involving numbers with digits at fourth decimal place (1/1000th)
Convert metric measurements to inches
Prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Must be able to reach, stand, kneel, and lift up 30lbs
Read and analyze drawings and instructions that include numerical measurements
Use arms and hands to frequently adjust machines
Use arms and hands to set material in and remove material from machines
Work in noisy machine shop environment where eye protection, toe guards and other PPE are required
Work under conditions where most of the shift is spent standing, lifting, walking with occasional periods of sitting, reaching and squatting
Enter accurate date in MES system
To conform to U.S. Government regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Read drawings supplied by customers, including dimensions, tolerances and specifications
Reproduce drawings in CAD software for CNC interface (SolidWorks)
Program CNC equipment to machine parts to specifications
Test setup and refine as necessary to ensure equipment is machining parts correctly
Operate CNC equipment to produce parts
Monitor quality of parts to ensure final dimensions are within tolerances and to avoid flaws in products
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on CNC equipment. Record maintenance activities in CMMS
Enter production data in MES including time, good/bad parts produced
Refine setup to improve safety, quality and on time delivery
Calculate CNC equipment capacity for production of given part
Suggest process changes to improve efficiency or yield of CNC area.
Maintain clean, safe and efficiently organized work area
Train production operators to run CNC equipment once set up is complete, including safe operation, inspection and data collection requirements
Be familiar with, and competent at, the operation of standard (non-CNC??) machines and equipment. Provide effective backup to production operators as directed by Team Lead
At request of the Manufacturing Engineer or Team Lead, assist in evaluation of unusual part drawing. Assist in determining feasibility of production of unusual parts
Assist in the development of written SOPs for CNC equipment operation and maintenance
Observe all safety precautions required for the safe operation of equipment and use of equipment in the production areas
Handle materials gently to reduce possibility of breakage and/or damaging of products or equipment