Machinist V

Calista Corporation•Huntsville, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a night shift position with 3x12 hour shifts, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The Machinist V will be responsible for operating machining centers, editing programs to increase productivity, and identifying programming errors during machine setup. This role requires the ability to work independently, train less experienced machinists, identify fixturing needs and tooling requirements, and potentially create complex CNC programs in Mastercam software. The Machinist V will also set up machines for lower-level machinists and assist in training peers.

Requirements

High School Diploma, a trade school certificate or Equivalent
A minimum of 15 years CNC machining experience with the ability to program complex parts using Mastercam.
Machinist V must be able to set up a CNC center to perform machining on complex parts utilizing 3, 4, and 5 axis mills or lathes.
Must be able to edit CNC programs at the machine.
Must be able to hold tight tolerances with various metal types.
Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Beginner to intermediate computer skills in order to complete timecards and data entry into software databases.
Ability to learn new computer software programs associated with machine programming.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and other staff.
Must be trustworthy in order to handle confidential information routinely.
Ability to follow a process safely and efficiently.
Must be able to communicate issues to management.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista goals.
Ability to perform basic and intermediate mathematical computations.
Must be able to convert measurements into different units.
Ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Solidworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Machine simple to complex parts composed of various mediums such as aluminum, steel, stainless, bronze, etc.
Create parts per customer requirements, manufacturer’s specifications, blueprints, schematics, etc.
Ensure the raw material is in accordance with job routers and tech data.
Ensure safety mechanisms such as guards and shields are on machines and are functional prior to operating machinery.
Use equipment such as drill presses, milling machines or lathes.
Use of other hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
May be required to move materials throughout the machine shop either by hand or using lifting assistance equipment.
Properly position metal on equipment and ensure measurements are accurate prior to cutting.
Regulate machining by utilizing machine instrumentation knowledge and requirements, setting and adjusting controls to meet production needs.
Meet production deadlines by adhering to manufacturing schedule.
Perform post manufacturing inspection to ensure quality standards and other specifications have been met.
Interpret and apply MIL-SPEC standards.
Perform all duties safely utilizing necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, face shields, etc.
Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety procedures and keeping work area clean and free of clutter/debris.
Assist less experienced operators with best machine practices and set up when required.
Troubleshoot machines and tools for operational deficiencies.
Perform emergency repairs when required.
Use of multi-axis Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) milling machines with knowledge of 4th and 5th axis machining operations using Haas and Mazak CNC's.
Assist in the estimating of complex machined parts to include labor times, fixtures needed to successfully produce products.
Conduct verification of first piece runs for lower-level machinist.
If required conduct tool box talks as related to manufacturing.
Other duties as assigned.