Machinist III

Advanced Technology Group•Westminster, CO

About The Position

The Machinist III operates CNC and manual machinery in accordance with safety practices, operational manuals, and best practices. This role programs and runs CNC machines, monitors equipment to ensure parts meet drawing specifications, and manually checks machine function and output using measuring devices. The Machinist brings technical issues to the supervisor’s attention and performs duties associated with Machinist I and II roles. The position sets up and runs complex machining operations, inspects parts for accuracy and tolerance, completes required paperwork, maintains a clean and safe work area, and monitors job hours against estimates. The Machinist III can effectively train others. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though it may provide direction to project coordinators, QA, engineering, and shop personnel to help prioritize work and complete projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 10 years of related machine shop experience and/or training, or equivalent.
Proven experience as a CNC Machinist or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of CNC machinery and programming.
Experience with different CNC controller manufacturers, such as Mazak, Fanuc, Siemens, and Haas.
Ability to perform simple machine setups and read tooling lists, blueprints, and manufacturing diagrams.
Ability to use standard measuring equipment to ensure part dimensions are within tolerances.
Skilled in blueprint reading and GD&T.
Ability to convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to perform general algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly sitting and talking or hearing; frequently standing and handling objects; occasionally walking and reaching; and regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hard metals such as Inconel and titanium.
Prior Lean Manufacturing training and work experience in a Lean environment.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and work to complex machining blueprints.
Write simple machining programs for several different controllers.
Set up and/or run complex machining operations on Haas Mill, Tiger Cut Mill, Mori Seiki Lathe and Mill, and manual machines.
Observe machine operation, detect malfunctions, and adjust controls and offsets without supervision.
Inspect parts during machining and after completion to ensure accuracy and compliance with tolerances.
Complete paperwork according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working area.
Monitor machining job hours to keep them within acceptable limits of the estimate.
Train others effectively.
Bring technical issues to the supervisor’s attention.
Provide direction to project coordinators, QA, engineering, and shop personnel to organize and prioritize project tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.