CNC Operator/Machinist

Napakiak Ventures•Oak Ridge, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up, operating, and troubleshooting a CNC machine. The position requires maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment.

Requirements

Q-Clearance
5+ years of experience operating CNC mills, lathes, grinders
Blueprint reading
Conceptual skills
Process improvement
Verbal communication
Functional and technical skills
Tooling
Attention to detail
Good judgment
Proactive

Responsibilities

Plans machining by studying traveler, blueprints, specifications, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position (50 lb lift requirement).
Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to our Quality Management System.
Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Documents actions by completing traveler.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.