2nd Shift Machinist

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand • Grand Rapids, MI

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Machinist will be responsible for studying machining instructions, setting up and operating machinery, and verifying dimensions of machined work pieces. This role requires a skilled individual with mechanical aptitude, proficiency in blueprint reading, and the ability to work with precision. The machinist will also be involved in CNC programming and ensuring a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• Journey Machinist or 3 to 5 years of experience as skilled machinist or successful completion of the apprenticeship program.
• Mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Proficient in Blueprint reading.
• Basic Math and Reading skills.
• Knowledge of highspeed carbide tooling.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment while complying with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane and forklift.
• Owns tools, measuring devices and small hand tools.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift hours as well as overtime including weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Mazatrol and Fanuc software preferred.
• Previous Lathe experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Studies machining instructions such as job order, blueprint, process sheet, or layout on work piece to determine machining required, sequence of operation, tooling, feed, and speed rate.
• Positions and secures work piece to table, angle plate, vise, or chuck and verifies position. Selects and mounts tools.
• Moves controls to set feeds, speeds, and depth of cut, and to position tool and work piece in relation to each other, verifying position visually, with instruments, and by reading dials.
• Verifies dimensions of machined work piece with such measuring instruments as micrometers, telescoping gauges, vernier calipers, and dial indicators. Works to close tolerances.
• Uses precision positioning devices such as dial indicators mounted on machine troughs with standard length rods and work to close tolerances.
• Operates machine with automatic positioning controls.
• Lays out reference lines and machining locations on work piece, according to blueprints.
• CNC programming using “Mazatrol” and “Fanuc” G code utilizing Visi Software.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed