Machinist III

Advanced Technology Group•Westminster, CO

1d•$32 - $40

About The Position

The Machinist III operates CNC and manual machinery in accordance with safety practices, operational manuals, and best practices. The role programs and runs CNC machine programs and monitors equipment to ensure parts match provided drawings. It manually checks machine function and output using measuring devices, and brings technical issues to a supervisor’s attention. The Machinist III performs the duties associated with Machinist I and II, handles complex machining operations, inspects parts for accuracy and tolerance, completes paperwork according to Standard Operating Procedures, and maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area. The role monitors job hours against estimates and can effectively train others. There are no direct supervisory responsibilities, though the position may provide direction to project coordinators, QA, engineering, and shop personnel to help organize and prioritize work.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum of ten 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.
Ability to perform general algebra and geometry.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions using common sense.
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform duties associated with Machinist I and II.
Read, understand, and work from complex machining blueprints.
Write simple machining programs for several different controllers.
Set up and/or run complex machining operations on the Haas Mill, Tiger Cut Mill, Mori Seiki Lathe and Mill, and manual machines.
Observe machine operation, detect malfunctions, and adjust machine controls and offsets without supervision.
Inspect parts periodically during production and after completion to confirm accuracy and tolerance.
Process paperwork according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working area.
Monitor machining job hours to ensure they remain within acceptable limits compared with estimates.
Train others effectively.
Provide direction to project coordinators, QA, engineering personnel, and shop personnel to help organize and prioritize project tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.