Machinist (Level 3)

Safari Land•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

Level 3 CNC machinist. Requires a broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with computer numerically controlled machine tool operating procedures. Setups involve familiarity with and understanding of program formats involving combinations of operations such as profile and contour milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor. Performs advanced setup operations, adjusts and checks out programming and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill. May set up machines for and instruct other operators. Checks parts for conformance to specifications. May run more than one unit simultaneously.

Requirements

Must possess the ability to safely operate, understand and setup many pieces of CNC equipment along with other manual pieces of equipment.
Be able to read and understand drawings.
Apply good communication skills to relay to other machinists and managers the status of current jobs, problems, and any other pertinent work information.
Ability to project Job hour estimation.
Fixture creation.
Good problem-solving skills.
NFT Machine Shop – Basic understanding of G and M codes.
Level 3 Certification in MasterCam.
Good knowledge of GD&T.
General math skills. Including basic trigonometry and algebra.
High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and operate complex machine operations on 3 axis CNC machines.
Performance advanced set up and operations for programming needs.
Setup using profile and contour milling.
Inspects parts for conformance to specifications – using knowledge of G,D & T.
Select and order the appropriate tooling needed for the job at hand.
Run production and rapid prototype jobs.
Runs multiple machines simultaneously.
Trouble shoot problems of parts being manufactured and find solutions to correct the problems.
Inspect one-off and multiple piece orders to meet customer print requirements.
Help develop lower-level machinists as instructed.
Lathe mill set up