Machinist

Safari Land•Golden, CO

12d

About The Position

The Level 2 CNC Machinist processes, programs, and sets up prototype and production parts. The role sets up and operates 3-axis CNC machines, with programming described as limited in an editorial note, and also performs CNC and manual lathe and mill setup. The machinist selects and orders tooling, runs production and rapid-prototype jobs, troubleshoots manufacturing issues, and inspects one-off and multiple-piece orders to ensure they meet customer print requirements. The role may help develop lower-level machinists as instructed. The position requires safely operating, understanding, and setting up CNC and manual equipment; reading and understanding drawings; communicating job status and issues to machinists and managers; estimating job hours; and applying problem-solving skills. Fixture creation is identified as preferred rather than required in an editorial note. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma or GED, general math skills including basic trigonometry and algebra, and knowledge of GD&T. Basic understanding of G and M codes and Level 2 Mastercam certification are listed with an editorial note indicating these are not required but preferred. The job description notes that duties may include other job-related tasks assigned by a supervisor and that reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate, understand, and set up multiple types of CNC and manual equipment.
Ability to read and understand drawings.
Good communication skills for relaying job status, problems, and relevant work information to machinists and managers.
Good problem-solving skills.
General math skills, including basic trigonometry and algebra.
High school diploma or GED.
Good knowledge of GD&T.
Basic understanding of G and M codes; listed as not required but preferred in an editorial note.
Level 2 certification in Mastercam; listed as not required but preferred in an editorial note.

Nice To Haves

Fixture creation ability, identified as not required but preferred in an editorial note.
Basic understanding of G and M codes, identified as not required but preferred in an editorial note.
Level 2 Mastercam certification, identified as not required but preferred in an editorial note.

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and operate 3-axis CNC machines; an editorial note specifies setup and operation with limited programming.
Select and order appropriate tooling for each job.
Run production and rapid-prototype jobs.
Troubleshoot problems with manufactured parts and find solutions.
Inspect one-off and multiple-piece orders to ensure they meet customer print requirements.
Help develop lower-level machinists as instructed.
Set up CNC and manual lathes and mills.
Communicate the status of current jobs, problems, and other pertinent work information to machinists and managers.
Estimate job hours.
Perform fixture creation, noted as preferred in an editorial note.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by a supervisor.