Mills Machinist I- Weekend Shift Sign-on Bonus

Modern Industries•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Mills Machinist I operates and monitors machining equipment, sets up fixtures, tools, and programs for first-run and repeat parts, and checks finished workpieces against specifications. The role requires 7–10 years of relevant experience, knowledge of Fanuc controllers, GD&T and datum structures, and probe routines and machine macros. Renishaw probing experience is preferred. This position is listed for a weekend shift, with a 10% shift differential and a $4,000 sign-on bonus. The machinist loads and unloads machines, monitors feeds, speeds, gauges, and indicators, and identifies issues such as dull cutting tools, excessive vibration, or other machine errors. The role also involves adjusting machine controls and cutting tools, calculating machine movements from drawing specifications, measuring finished parts, and writing simple programs. Physical duties include lifting up to 35 pounds, using hoists or cranes to lift pieces, and standing for periods of time. A crane/hoist operator certification is required.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in a relevant field.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Good understanding and comprehension of GD&T, including datum structures.
Knowledge of Fanuc controllers.
Knowledge of machine tools, their uses, and maintenance.
Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust machine controls to exact positions and control machining equipment and systems.
Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed for a job.
Ability to detect machine errors, including noises and vibrations, and determine causes of operating errors and solutions.
Knowledge of mathematics, particularly trigonometry, and an understanding of metallurgy.
Ability to write simple programs and perform basic probe programming to set work coordinates and verify dimensions.
Crane/hoist operator certification.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, lift pieces with hoists or cranes, and stand for periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Renishaw machine probing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, start, and stop machines.
Monitor machine feeds and speeds during machining.
Watch gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure machines operate properly and workpieces meet quality standards.
Monitor machines for dull cutting tools, excessive vibration, and other operating issues.
Measure finished workpieces using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to verify conformance to specifications.
Calculate and set machine movements according to drawing specifications.
Adjust feeds and speeds, change cutting tools, and adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or a machine malfunctions.
Set up fixtures, tools, and programs for first-run and repeat parts.
Write simple programs and use probe routines and machine macros.
Perform other related duties as assigned.