CNC Machinist

SKF • Sumter, SC

15d • $41,600 - $59,280 • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist efficiently sets up, operates, and troubleshoots CNC machining centers, following proper machining techniques and meeting established quality and productivity standards safely. The role involves operating a variety of numerically controlled and manual machines to machine castings and forgings, including turning, boring, and facing operations. The machinist works to established process parameters, minimizes scrap and rework, and performs inspections to ensure products meet specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One to three years of machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use shop math and precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and precision dial gauges.
• Ability to read, write, and understand technical documentation, process drawings (blueprints), and engineering specifications.
• Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree in manufacturing technology.
• Thorough knowledge of CNC machine operation, tool offsetting, and basic machine code.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down machines according to company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Set up and operate NC, CNC, PLC, and other manual machines, including horizontal and vertical lathes, for turning, boring, and facing castings and forgings.
• Select and install tooling in tool posts, turrets, or indexing heads.
• Mount workpieces in a chuck or on a faceplate, manually or using hoists or cranes.
• Machine parts of varying complexity within established parameters while minimizing scrap and rework and maintaining acceptable output.
• Read and interpret engineering and quality specifications.
• Adjust machine controls, dials, switches, offsets, and programs based on practical knowledge of machine operation and performance.
• Perform inspections using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications; inspect work performed by other operators when required.
• Monitor numerical displays and compare them with process-sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and machining speeds.
• Perform assigned or required continuous improvement (lean) activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties and assignments as scheduled or required.
• Wear steel-toed shoes and ANSI-approved safety glasses with side shields at all times.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy and 13 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare options and an opt-out payment.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Supplemental benefits, including critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, and employee discount programs.
• Short Term Variable Salary or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at management discretion.
• 401(k) program with a 100% match up to 5% of elected contributions, fully vested, plus an additional 5% company contribution.

What This Job Offers

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