CNC Specialist

ALIGN PRECISION•North Plains, OR

About The Position

Manufactures detailed parts, tools, prototypes, and mechanical devices from blueprints, sketches, drawings, verbal instructions, and conceptual designs. Sets up and operates computer-controlled and mechanical machine tools, including mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, jig bores, and other machining equipment. Uses mathematical and geometrical calculations and precision measuring instruments to produce parts to specification and maintain tolerances. May perform complex machining for prototype and experimental work, assist engineers with product design, development, and evaluation, recommend product or manufacturing improvements, help build prototype models, improve tools and fixtures, and develop CNC software programs. Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function. This role has no supervisory responsibilities. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant experience.
High school degree or equivalent, plus specialized training.
Excellent attention to detail.
Working knowledge of customer specifications and requirements.
Basic computer skills.
Problem-solving abilities.
Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and similar precision measuring instruments.
Mastery of basic arithmetic, including fractions.
Strong teamwork and communication skills and ability to work well with coworkers.
Ability to understand and obey safety requirements.
Commitment to keeping the work area clean and free of debris.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to reach with hands and arms for extended periods.
Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, and machining parameters.
Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances.
Check stock availability, anticipate stock needs, place and expedite stock orders, and verify stock receipt.
Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zeros and reference points.
Set tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches.
Calculate requirements and adjust chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
Load stock into machines and verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces against standards.
Observe machining operations, including drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing, to maintain specifications.
Take measurements and detect malfunctions.
Measure, examine, and test finished products for defects; deburr parts and products to ensure they conform to specifications.
Document work by completing production and quality logs.
Assist engineers in designing, developing, and evaluating products; recommend product improvements and manufacturing modifications.
Assist in building prototype models and may perform complex machining operations for prototype and experimental activities.
May design or improve equipment, tools, and fixtures and develop software programs for CNC equipment.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance and keep the work area clean and free of debris.
Follow safety requirements and perform other assigned job-related duties.