CNC Machinists

The Structures Company•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The CNC Machinist teams with others to set up, operate, and inspect parts on conventional and computer numerical control (CNC) machines to support timely production and delivery of quality products. The machinist produces parts or assemblies using conventional or CNC methods while ensuring product and process quality throughout manufacturing. The role includes operating multiple machines simultaneously and performing tasks such as deburring, milling, drilling, boring, honing, grinding, and fastening. The machinist independently sets up and operates CNC and conventional equipment for complex or precision work, including multi-axis machining to mill, precision bore, turn, thread, grind, and sculpt or contour parts. Routine minor machine maintenance includes replacing filters and standard light bulbs and maintaining lubrication and coolant levels. The machinist verifies part dimensions using mechanical and electronic measurement tools; conducts inspections, including first-part reviews of procured or fabricated parts and assemblies; documents non-conforming conditions for Material Review Board action; conducts process surveillance for compliance; and prepares and maintains quality records. This is a three-month contract with potential for extension. The position is in Wichita, Kansas, and pays $53 per hour. Second- or third-shift work is listed, and candidates must be comfortable with any assigned shift, weekends, and overtime.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.
Five-axis machining experience is required; experience limited to three- or four-axis machining is not accepted.
Experience with five-axis machines such as Cincinnati, Makino, Okuma, Mazak, SNK, Matsuura, Devlieg, Modig, Henri Line, Cinetic, Doosan, Hurco, Jig Bore, Toshiba, Flexi-Mill, or Torres.
Must be a highly skilled machinist, not merely an operator, and able to work with minimal training.
Must be able to explain the skill sets stated on the resume.
Must be comfortable with any assigned shift, as well as weekend and overtime work.
Experience setting up and operating CNC and conventional equipment for complex or precision operations.
Experience operating multi-axis equipment to mill, precision bore, turn, thread, grind, and sculpt or contour.
Experience verifying dimensions using mechanical and electronic measurement tools.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and inspect parts on conventional and CNC machines.
Produce parts and assemblies while maintaining product and process quality.
Operate multiple machines and perform deburring, milling, drilling, boring, honing, grinding, and fastening.
Independently set up and operate CNC and conventional equipment for complex or precision operations.
Operate multi-axis equipment to mill, precision bore, turn, thread, grind, and sculpt or contour.
Perform routine minor machine maintenance, including replacing machine filters and standard light bulbs and maintaining lubrication and coolant levels.
Verify part dimensions using mechanical and electronic measurement tools.
Perform inspections, including first-part reviews of procured or fabricated parts and assemblies.
Initiate and document non-conforming conditions for Material Review Board action.
Conduct process surveillance to ensure compliance with requirements and prepare and maintain quality records.