Manual / CNC Machinist

Onward Group•Saint Charles, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Manual / CNC Machinist responsible for performing basic setups and operations to produce parts from engineering prints or sketches. The role requires working from raw stock with minimal assistance, consistently holding tight tolerances, and utilizing various shop equipment. The machinist will also be responsible for setting up, running, and programming NC equipment using macro programming, making simple ultrasonic horn details, reading and understanding blueprints, performing layout work, and using basic math skills including trigonometry. Proficiency with measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers is essential. The role involves setting up, running, and optimizing NC/CNC machine time, cleaning and deburring parts, sharpening cutting tools, performing basic machine maintenance, checking and cleaning filters and coolant tanks, maintaining a clean and safe working area, separating chips for recycling, communicating with the next shift, completing time cards accurately, moving materials, and assisting in training personnel. The machinist may also perform work in other job classifications as needed and consult with the department manager before making decisions that change procedures.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent.
Two years minimum experience in a machine shop environment with emphasis on set ups and operations of mills, lathes, saws and drill presses.
Blueprint reading, math skills, and the use of measuring instruments and machinist tools a must.
Working from raw stock with minimal assistance holding ± .005 tolerances consistently.
Must have at least 4-5 years experience working with a CNC Vertical Mill.
Must have G&M programming and Fanuc Controls.
Must be able to read a blueprint.
Will do set-up, operating and macro programming - done at the control (no offline programming).
Will run 2 CNC Vertical Machines - one Haas and one Tree.

Responsibilities

Perform basic setups and operations to produce a part from an engineering print or sketch.
Work from raw stock with minimal assistance holding ± .002 tolerances consistently.
Use equipment and various other shop equipment to produce a quality part.
Setup, run and program NC equipment utilizing macro programming.
Make simple ultrasonic horn details.
Read and understand blueprints completely.
Perform layout work.
Perform basic math skills including conversion of fractions to decimals and basic trigonometry.
Utilize measuring instruments such as: micrometers, depth micrometers, Vernier calipers and other various measuring instruments needed for the job.
Setup NC/CNC equipment, run and optimize NC/CNC machine time.
Clean and deburr parts so they are ready for completion.
Sharpening of cutting tools such as: drills, facing, turning tools and fly cutting tools.
Perform basic maintenance of machines, including minor repairs or adjustments, maintaining oils and coolant levels and their correct concentrations (checked with a refractometer).
Checking and cleaning of filters or coolant tanks as it becomes necessary.
Cleaning off machines and immediate area to maintain a clean and safe working area.
Keep chips of specific materials separated for recycling purposes.
Communicate with next shift employees concerning current or scheduled jobs at the machine, or leave detailed note should next scheduled shift personal not be available.
Complete daily time cards and job cards accurately.
Move materials to, from and within the machine shop.
Consult with department manager before making decision(s) that change procedures.
Perform work in other job classifications as needed.
Assist in training of personnel in equipment operation when necessary.
Consult with department manager before making decision(s) that encompass the changing of procedures.