Machinist

The Copper River Family of Companies•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

Coho Consulting Group is seeking a Machinist in Warner Robins, Georgia. The Machinist manufactures, repairs, rebuilds, and modifies precision equipment components from materials including stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, high-carbon and alloy steels, plastics, nylon, rubber, and specialty alloys. The role operates conventional and CNC machine tools to produce parts within exact tolerances and independently interprets blueprints, sketches, models, and technical specifications to determine machining methods, tooling, machine setup, feeds, and speeds. It requires advanced trade mathematics, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to adapt equipment and setups for complex geometries and non-standard configurations. The Copper River Family of Companies is owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. Its companies provide complementary solutions and services in support of client missions and requirements. The organization participates in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program and describes its culture as positive, supportive, collaborative, and focused on working as one team. Income generated by the companies helps fund services and opportunities for the NVE in a manner consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of conventional and CNC machine tools.
Knowledge of machine tool attachments, including rotary vises, magnetic chucks, vertical milling heads, angular drive heads, taper attachments, and rotary tables.
Knowledge of the properties and machinability of various metals and synthetic materials.
Knowledge of trade mathematics, including plane geometry and trigonometric functions.
Knowledge of applicable safety standards and shop procedures.
Skill in setting up and operating a variety of machine tools.
Skill in CNC programming, troubleshooting, and editing.
Skill in interpreting blueprints and technical documentation.
Skill in using precision measuring instruments, including Vernier calipers, inside/outside/depth micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, surface gauges, gauge blocks, optical and mechanical comparators, and Go/No-Go gauges.

Responsibilities

Manufacture, repair, and rebuild mechanical components to precise specifications.
Set up and operate conventional machine tools, including lathes, boring mills, vertical, horizontal, and universal milling machines, grinders, shapers, planers, thread cutters, and radial drills.
Program, set up, and operate CNC machinery; proof initial parts and edit programs for optimization and efficiency.
Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, attachments, coolants, and machine speeds for different materials and job requirements.
Maintain dimensional tolerances through precise alignment, setup, and machining practices.
Interpret blueprints, program readouts, technical directives, and work orders.
Establish missing tolerances when necessary and determine machining sequences.
Machine complex configurations, compound angles, and unusual surface geometries using improvised or customized setups when required.
Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments.
Debug and correct CNC programs developed by others.
Apply geometry, trigonometry, and other advanced shop mathematics to calculate dimensions, angles, and machining parameters.
Follow applicable safety regulations, procedures, and best practices.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.