Senior Machinist - 1st shift

Richardson Electronics Ltd•Blackberry Township, IL

2d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates a large variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, CNC mills & CNC lathes to machine metallic and non-metallic work pieces. The company operates under lean manufacturing principles, focusing on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. As part of the team, employees may be asked to flex between different areas or responsibilities depending on production needs. This flexibility is key to maintaining a responsive, high-performing operation.

Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Extended periods of standing.
Good vision for inspecting work and preparing programs/drawings on computer.
2-8 years of experience in machine operation.
Basic computer skills.
Some CNC experience required.
Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

Sets up fixtures in both manual and CNC machines.
Operates both manual and CNC machines.
Ability to use all types of machining measuring equipment such as but not limited to: micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, height gauges.
Completes paperwork to maintain records, fills out inspection reports, and department standards.
Reads moderately difficult blueprints or job orders for product specification such as dimensions and tolerance.
Reads tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds depth of cut.
Secures tooling in tool holder (chuck, collet, and tool post).
Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers or fixtures.
Loads proper CNC programs into the control.
Responsible for achieving the desired quality level on parts manufactured personally and by lower level machinists and operators, with the highest degree of labor efficiency possible.
Checks machinery lubricant levels and maintenance documentation for ISO 9000.