Experienced CNC Mill-Turn Machinist

Orizon Aerostructures•Olathe, KS

About The Position

Responsible for CNC machinist duties, including interpreting machine manuals and control documentation to develop macros and support advanced machining operations. Serves as a subject matter expert on Mazak mill-turn equipment and Mazatrol/Mazak controls. Performs setup, operation, prove-out, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex CNC Mill-Turn machines. Leads prove-out of new programs and validates process capability, tooling, workholding, cutting parameters, and cycle efficiency before production release. Works with Programming to establish and optimize machining strategies and cutting parameters. Trains and mentors less experienced employees and supports training materials, work instructions, and knowledge transfer. Loads, machines, and inspects parts; follows established processes and deburrs parts as required. Provides feedback to Engineering, Quality, Programming, and Operations, and supports new-product process development and production readiness. Evaluates and implements technologies and process improvements to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Troubleshoots complex machining, programming, tooling, and equipment issues, verifies equipment performance against OEM standards, and maintains quality standards while promoting continuous improvement and technical excellence. Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Responsibilities

Interpret machine manuals and control documentation to develop macros and support advanced machining operations.
Serve as a subject matter expert on Mazak mill-turn equipment and Mazatrol/Mazak controls.
Set up, operate, prove out, optimize, and troubleshoot complex CNC Mill-Turn machines.
Lead prove-out of new CNC Mill-Turn programs, validating process capability, tooling selection, workholding, cutting parameters, and cycle efficiency before production release.
Work with Programming to establish, validate, and optimize machining strategies and cutting parameters.
Train, coach, and mentor less experienced operators and machinists on machine operation, setup, troubleshooting, quality requirements, and machining best practices.
Assist with developing training materials, work instructions, and knowledge-transfer activities.
Load parts, operate controls, machine and inspect parts, follow established processes, and deburr parts as required.
Provide verbal and written feedback to Engineering, Quality, Programming, and Operations on process improvements, manufacturability, and production performance.
Support new-product implementation through process development, workholding strategies, tooling selection, and production-readiness activities.
Evaluate and implement technologies, tooling, machining strategies, and process improvements to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and process issues, make adjustments, and verify equipment performance against OEM standards.
Diagnose and resolve complex machining, programming, tooling, and equipment issues with minimal supervision.
Maintain and reinforce quality standards to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence in the machining department.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.