Senior Machining Specialist - Mills | 2nd Shift - Four Tens

WEILER INC•Knoxville, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Machining Specialist sets up, operates, and programs CNC equipment, which may include ID grinding, OD grinding, vertical grinding, surface grinding, and mill-turn equipment. The role reads and interprets technical documents to determine dimensions, tolerances, operating sequences, and setup requirements; selects materials and tooling; and designs and builds tooling and work-holding setups. The specialist calculates and sets machine controls, checks finished work against specifications, interprets inspection documents and CMM results, and develops or edits programs to complete products to specification. The position works with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems, performs and documents required TPMs, and follows safety guidelines. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Area Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CNC Programming Certificate.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, with a basic understanding of algebra and geometry and the ability to apply these concepts at work.
Basic computer skills, including setting tabs, opening and closing files, and using simple formulas; prior computer experience is required.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education is preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, and Intuitive.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Select appropriate fixtures, tooling, accessories, and materials.
Design and build tooling and work-holding setups, including dressing grind wheels when needed.
Calculate and set controls to produce quality parts efficiently.
Verify finished work pieces against specifications using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
Interpret inspection documents and CMM results, including calculations and GD&T when required.
Develop, write, and edit programs for product completion, making adjustments to ensure parts meet specifications.
Work with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Perform and document level 1 and level 2 TPMs as required.
Follow safety guidelines and work safely at all times.