Machinist (Swiss Lathe)

IDEX•West Henrietta, NY

11d

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. POSITION SUMMARY Programs and operates the Tsugami Swiss Lathe, CNC lathes and CNC mills; performs prototype work and production work; performs equipment maintenance as needed; familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Requirements

Fluent in Tsugami Swiss Lathe operation and programming
Fluent in MasterCam, Partmaker
Experience with machining and measurement of tolerances < 0.0001”
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and sketches
Perform algebraic, trigonometry, geometry, conversions and complicated mathematical calculations
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge in the operations and maintenance of Tsugami Swiss Lathe
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge in the operation and maintenance of manual mills and CNC Lathes, drill press, and hand tools
Demonstrate and practice a detail-oriented approach to work.
Organize and prioritize work,
Use reasoning and good judgment
Work effectively with time and production restrictions.
Work without direct supervision
Must be able to measure and inspects as needed
Five or more years as a Tsugami Swiss Lathe Machinist
Two or more years Tsugami Swiss Lathe programming experience
Ten or more years technical experience with prototype machinist work using mills and lathes
One or more years Technical Machinist training
Willing to work extended hours when necessary
Willing to work weekends when necessary
Use eyesight for all aspects of the job daily
Operate Tsugami Swiss Lathes, CNC mills, manual mills, drill press, hand tools, computer, grinder, saws, precision fabrication equipment, measuring tools and hand tools as required
Manipulate tooling, equipment, materials and sharp objects safely in order to maintain, repair and change tooling and materials in machine
Bend as is necessary to lift, lower, push, pull or operate and maintain equipment and accessories
Effectively transport tooling, equipment, materials and sharp objects safely within the department
Safety glasses are worn to prevent eye damage
Ear plugs and gloves are also provided
Exposure to minimal fumes from alcohol and acetone
Safety equipment is provided
Must have prior safety training
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy Work: The ability to lift up to one hundred pounds with assistance occasionally and up to fifty pounds frequently, due to the weight of machinery and materials.
This position requires standing to a significant degree in order to operate machinery safely.
Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Responsibilities

Machines various parts using the CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, and other metalworking machines
Identify new equipment upgrades and assist in bringing tools in house and online
Consults with Optics Shop Manager and Engineers on job details and specifications
Machines prototype parts with minimal input, making corrections as needed
Uses blueprints and/or job orders to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product
Analyzes a variety of specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools
Makes tools and fixtures needed to make, ensures the proper fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and cutting tools to be used
Writes CNC programs with programming software, determines machines, sets up, tooling, and sequence of operations necessary to produce machined parts
Assists in training others as needed
Recommends changes as needed
Must be able to decipher different types of material and their properties
Minimal grinding experience
Perform other duties as assigned