Machinist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or five years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers, gauges, and calipers.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Live tool experience.
• Conversational programming skills.
• Five years of CNC lathe experience.
• Ability to relocate to Granite City, Illinois before starting work.

Nice To Haves

• Esprit programming experience.
• Mori Seki experience.
• Tsugami experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineered drawings, programs, setup sheets, sketches, and technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.
• Mount, align, and secure tooling, attachments, and workpieces on machines.
• Select, install, and touch off cutting tools in the machine spindle.
• Create or load part programs in the machine controller.
• Calculate and set machine controls to position the spindle in relation to the workpiece and regulate cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.
• Start machines and monitor displays and operations to detect malfunctions.
• Stop machines to change cutting tools, adjust setups according to the machining sequence, or measure parts against engineered drawing specifications.
• Enter commands or manually adjust machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Operate machines manually for non-automated functions or when automatic programming is faulty or the machine malfunctions.
• Discuss program errors with supervisors or programming personnel to resolve problems.
• Clean machines, tooling, parts, and work areas.
• Perform basic machine maintenance.
• Follow safety regulations and report safety violations to management.
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment at one time when the job allows.
• Work with management to ensure appropriate methods are used to produce parts.
• Complete jobs safely, efficiently, and under budget to contribute to company goals.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance