CNC Machinist

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co. • Independence, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The basic function of the CNC Machinist is to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Analyzes work orders, work pieces, and blueprints to determine process, materials, equipment, and sequence of operations required to machine parts. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and saws. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjusts machine controls as required and verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices. Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Performs any other related or unrelated task that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Calculate figures, amounts and also use applications of basic algebra and geometry.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.
• Analyze work orders, work pieces, and blueprints to determine process, materials, equipment, and sequence of operations required to machine parts.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and saws.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjust machine controls as required and verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Perform any other related or unrelated task that may be assigned from time to time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed