Machinist 3 Ledbetter Location (Night Shift)
About The Position
The Machinist 3 is a highly skilled, senior-level role responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting complex machine tools to produce precision parts and components within tight tolerances. The position interprets advanced blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to support high-quality production, working with minimal supervision and demonstrating strong craftsmanship, accuracy, and safety awareness. The Machinist 3 may assist in training junior machinists, lead improvement initiatives, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues. The role requires knowledge of CNC programming, tooling, materials, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and measurement practices. Work takes place in a shop environment that may involve temperature extremes, humidity, high noise levels, and hazardous fluids. The employee must be able to machine and handle a wide variety of materials, including fiberglass composites, plastics, metals, and other alloys. At GP&C, employees are expected to follow QHSE protocols, contribute to the company’s Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental culture, take pride in their work, and continually seek ways to improve processes and deliverables.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 7 years of experience working with manual and/or CNC machines.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Proficiency using handheld measuring tools.
- Knowledge of machine safety practices.
- Understanding of job orders and production processes.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and specifications.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Ability to machine and handle a wide variety of materials, including fiberglass composites, plastics, metals, and other alloys.
- Ability to frequently stand for extended periods; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Willingness and ability to work in a shop environment that may include hot or cold temperatures, humidity, high noise levels, and hazardous fluids such as coolants and lubricants.
- Attendance and punctuality, professionalism toward customers and employees, teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Responsibilities
- Follow engineering instructions, standard operating procedures, and departmental procedures.
- Set up manual lathes, manual mills, CNC lathes, CNC mills, and waterjet machines for production and engineering parts with minimal to no assistance.
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for all processes and programs.
- Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, and follow prescribed safety regulations.
- Perform preventative maintenance on machines according to the company’s PM program.
- Verify gage calibration to ensure measurement accuracy.
- Set up and configure machine fixturing as required.
- Create and edit CNC programs and maintain proficiency in G/M Codes and Mazatrol.
- Apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Use standard measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, protractors, height gages, micro-height gages, molds, optical comparators, and depth gages.
- Follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Assist other departments as needed with management approval.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist in training junior machinists, lead improvement initiatives, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues, as needed.
- Adhere to QHSE protocols and participate in contributing to the company’s QHSE culture and continuous improvement efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
