Cnc Milling Machinist

A-1 Machining Co•Berlin, CT

10h

About The Position

The CNC Milling Machinist performs detailed setups on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines and is highly skilled in setup and troubleshooting. The machinist performs required inspections, works with minimal supervision to make adjustments and process improvements, and produces high-quality, complex products. The role also includes training and mentoring less-skilled machinists. The position requires programming and machine operation skills, inspection of parts against process and inspection sheets and customer drawings, coordination with shop personnel, and upkeep of equipment and work areas. The machinist maintains lot control and quality standards in accordance with the Quality Management System and documents operational and performance issues.

Requirements

At least 5 years of CNC milling machine experience in an aerospace machining or job shop environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Proficient knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments, including micro-height gages, micrometers, calipers, depth gages, indicators, and dial bore gages.
Strong skills inspecting and verifying finished products.
Fluency in G and M codes and ability to edit programs.
Ability to read drawings and specifications and understand geometric tolerances and dimensions.
Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other machine accessories.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to deal with complexity.
Ability to work in a customer-focused, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
Willingness to learn with and from peers, engineering, and the programming team to improve operations.
Ability and willingness to run multiple machines independently or as part of a team.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training.
CNC turning experience.

Responsibilities

Perform machine setups quickly, accurately, and efficiently on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling equipment.
Load, prove out, and maintain CNC programs.
Work with engineering to suggest improvements to CNC programs and fixturing.
Operate machines for production runs, including operating controls, setting offsets, and making simple edits.
Inspect parts for conformance with process and inspection sheets and customer drawings.
Communicate with supervisors, engineers, production control, quality, and other shop personnel about assignments and machining, equipment, or quality issues.
Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
Maintain lot control and quality standards through understanding of the Quality Management System.
Monitor and document operational and performance issues.
Train and mentor less-skilled machinists.