Senior CNC Machinist

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Lakehurst, NJ

21h•$38 - $46

About The Position

The Senior CNC Machinist works with the Prototype and Manufacturing Division machine shop at Lakehurst, producing a wide range of machined components, from small parts to frames and equipment bases over 30 feet long. The role operates CNC mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and electric and pneumatic hand tools to fabricate new and replacement parts for mechanical equipment. The machinist interprets technical documents and sample parts, plans machining operations, prepares and secures equipment and materials, and produces precision parts to specified dimensions and tolerances. Work is primarily performed in a factory, machine shop, or construction environment. The role requires possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Chickasaw Nation Industries is a holding company with subsidiaries operating in technology, infrastructure and engineering, health, manufacturing, public safety, consulting, and transportation. The company states that a portion of its profits supports Chickasaw citizens and the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Requirements

At least 10 years of CNC setup and operation experience at a level obtained through machine shop work and/or a vocational school program.
Experience operating manual and CNC machines in a manufacturing environment, including setting up jobs, selecting and mounting vises, selecting cutters, and setting machine operating and feed speeds.
Ability to operate heavy machinery from setup through operation to produce parts and tools from metals, plastic, or other materials.
Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed to perform a job.
Ability to produce precision parts with close tolerances.
Strong understanding of Fanuc control systems.
MasterCam experience and programming skills.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required and meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Ability to use required protective equipment, including hard hats, respirators, aprons, gloves, special clothing, safety shoes, and safety glasses.

Nice To Haves

CNC programming experience is preferred but not required.
GD&T certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate computer numerical control machines to fabricate new and replacement parts for mechanical equipment.
Plan machining by studying written instructions and specifications; interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
Establish dimensions and tolerances and lay out work accordingly.
Use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to set up and operate standard machine tools.
Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on materials or work pieces for subsequent machining.
Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for machinery work.
Monitor machine feed and speed during machining; machine parts to specifications using tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders.
Set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools and specialized or advanced variations for precision machining operations.
Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media within capabilities to ensure production quality; report machine malfunctions.
May help resolve machining or quality issues.