Tool Room Machinist

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Responsible for independently programming, setting up, and operating one or more CNC machines to produce high-quality parts from start to finish. This role requires interpreting engineering drawings, selecting appropriate tooling, performing inspections, making program and offset adjustments, troubleshooting machining issues, and following established workflows to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• 5 years documented experience in tool making
• Proficient with CNC setup, and operation.
• Proficient with Conversation CNC Programming with MasterCAM
• Proficient with Mazatrol, HAAS and Makino/Fanuc controllers
• Experience with Blueprints and GD&T
• Experience with tolerances = +/- .0005”
• Ability to work any shift as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Manual milling
• Manual Lathes a bonus

Responsibilities

• Independently program, setup, and operate a cell consisting of 1-4 CNC Machines
• Read and interpret Engineering Drawings/Blueprints and setup sheets
• Process from start to finish goods. Includes selection of tooling required, order of operations required, etc
• Perform a 1st piece inspection of all new setups
• Make necessary adjustments to programs and offsets
• Perform spot checks before removing work pieces
• Follow predetermined workflow and move workpieces to the appropriate following operation
• Occasionally troubleshoot cutting tool failures, and run cutting tool trials
• Effectively communicate any issues or concerns to management
• Work safely and efficiently to produce quality parts in a timely manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED