CNC Vertical Machinist (HRVA) - Day Shift

Precinmac•Albany, OR

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Viper Northwest, Inc. is a precision, quick response, build-to-print manufacturing organization, making precision fabricated and machined parts and assemblies for satisfied customers since 1985. The company has a tenured staff of highly skilled manufacturing and technical professionals who manufacture capital equipment and OEM components for a variety of high tech industries. They also provide engineering design assistance and verification, as well as drafting services. The role involves machining parts to tolerance based on blueprint requirements with a variety of metals and plastics using CNC machines.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
5-10 years' experience as a Machinist in a precision machine shop.
Level 4 or 5 machinist experience.
Multi Axis experience.
Understanding of Conversational & G-code controls.
Ability to select cutting tools for optimum performance in a variety of metals and plastics.
Efficiency: Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
Attention To Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task; identifies and addresses discrepancies and inconsistencies in a process, product, or situation.
Flexibility/adaptability: Views change as necessary and positive; maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements; can effectively cope with change; remains objective and is seen as balanced despite challenges, obstacles.
Accountability/Dependability: Focuses on desired outcomes and how best to achieve them; gets the job done; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; can be counted on to deliver consistent and high quality results.
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions such as engaging co-workers in discussions before making decisions and/or acting on fact instead of emotion.
Safety: Follows safe work practices ensuring compliance with Viper safety policy and procedures; assists others in working safely; recognizes and reports real or possible safety hazards.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Actively participates as a member of the team to move the team toward the completion of goals; considers the perspectives of others in working towards common goals; develops positive and productive relationships within and across teams to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas, orally and in writing, to individuals or groups in a manner that helps them understand and retain the message; demonstrates active listening and appropriate body language.
Minimum ability to operate within a Windows environment, using email for communication.
Usage of Data Collection software and ERP system.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical data, schematics, prints and travelers.
Effective interpersonal communication skills through a variety of methods.
Basic Math Skills: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Metric to Standard Conversion, Fractions to Decimals.
Ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree, Machine Tool Technology, or related subject-area.
Trade School Certification in a related discipline or Apprenticeship.
Experience as a journeyman machinist in a precision machine shop with CAD/CAM programming experience.

Responsibilities

Machine parts to tolerance based on blue print requirements with a variety of metals and plastics using CNC machines.
Obtain approval prior to changing, editing, or updating any CNC programs, and maintain program log as required by management business systems.
Plan machining by studying work orders, drawings, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Obtain and execute directions from the Department Supervisor.
Monitor and protects the assets of the company and insure that appropriate tooling is used for each job.
Set-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, vises, tools, various attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Adhere to all quality policies and meets company quality goals of on-time delivery of completed parts without compromising quality, safety or equipment life.
Sets up milling machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tools, offsets, and tool compensation; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to quality standards.
Maintain quality standards 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.
Identifies errors and troubleshoots as possible.
Escalates unresolved issues to supervisor.