Prototype CNC Machinist

Craft Pattern and Mold•Montrose, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prototype CNC Machinist is responsible for engineering, manufacturing, and fabricating new parts, retrofitting and repairing parts per prints or samples, in order to create a product according to customer specifications.

Requirements

trade school and 2 years of experience or equivalent
one year in similar position
mechanical aptitude
effective computer use
basic Math skills
independent decision-making
effective self-management

Nice To Haves

A relevant 2-year technical or equivalent degree
Strong Computer and math skills
three or more years of relevant experience gained through on the job instruction, apprenticeship programs, and increasingly more complex assignments
strong mechanical aptitude as demonstrated through success at increasingly more complex assignments

Responsibilities

Engineer the appropriate machining process using experience, guidance from the project manager/department lead, and company established procedures and "best practices".
Program, set up and machine parts from billet and plate materials.
Establish design competency with Fusion 360 and/or PowerShape and programming competency with Fusion 360 and/or PowerMill.
Design & build machining fixtures via CAD for the secondary machining of castings or billet/raw stock materials as necessary.
Program machining parts (via CAM).
Set-up tooling and CNC machines for secondary machining operations on prototype castings and billet/raw stock material.
Run set-up parts through each operation and work with quality to gain buyoff at each phase.
Run the balance of parts on order through the machining operations.
Deburring, cleaning, and packaging of parts for shipment.
Teardown of tooling and fixtures and cleaning of the mills.
Assist in machining of production tooling components as necessary.
Ensure jobs are completed efficiently and in a timely manner, consistent with the quoted hours and materials for the job.
Communicate delivery updates and potential delays with the Project Manager including if a job will run over or cannot be completed within the time allotted.
Meet frequently (at least biweekly) with department lead to address any concerns and/or pass on concerns to management. This may include: machine availability, material resources, tools or tooling, quality, design, work flow, and man power needs and availability.
Actively participate in the material management system. (Kan-ban cards)
Work with quality to ensure job requirements are met.
Ensure clean & safe workplace.
Other jobs and duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
Adhere to the rules and conventions established by the Machining Work Instruction.