CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Enprotech • Lansing, MI

6d

About The Position

The CNC Machinist sets up and operates CNC lathes and/or mills to produce precision parts and instruments. The role plans CNC programs to control contour-path machining and works from blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and other written instructions to determine machining requirements and procedures.

The machinist selects cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates; sets up parts of varied sizes and configurations; and machines parts to specified tolerances. The role also writes and revises machine instructions, verifies programs through printout comparisons and trial runs, performs in-process quality inspections, completes quality paperwork, and works with engineers and inspectors to produce parts to customer and engineering specifications. This position works second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Ability to handle tooling and safely set up large workpieces.
• Must own tools of the trade and be able to use them effectively.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to meet specified production requirements.
• Ability to apply shop math and understand geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Ability to work with engineers and inspectors to produce parts to customer specifications.
• Strong math aptitude.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.
• Ability to use a feed-and-speed chart or calculator.
• Understanding of metal properties, cutting tools, feed rates, speeds, and depth of cuts.
• Ability to program and operate CNC controls and machine parts to specified tolerances.
• Ability to communicate verbally with team members, supervisors, and engineers.
• Ability to work with coolant, solvents, and grease.
• Ability to work second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and written instructions.
• Analyze drawings, sketches, and design data to determine dimensions, cut configurations, cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Set up parts of varied sizes and configurations for efficient machining.
• Machine parts to prints and specified tolerances.
• Determine machine reference points and cutting-path directions, and calculate dimensions and machining sequences.
• Perform in-process inspections and quality checks using inspection tools and devices.
• Work with engineers and inspectors to produce quality parts to engineered and customer specifications.
• Write instruction sheets, cutter lists, and machine programs.
• Compare computer printouts with original program sheets, revise programs to correct errors or omissions, and observe trial runs to verify instructions.
• Complete quality and inspection paperwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health-care and dependent-care expenses.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED