Machinist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 3- years in a metal manufacturing environment with extensive experience in precision lathe and mill setup and operation.
• Experience with all manual inspection equipment and FAI processes.
• Must be capable of reading drawings and making offset changes independently.
• Must have extensive machine shop/metal working skills and grasp of fundamentals.
• Knowledgeable using controls for Haas.
• Demonstrated ability to set up CNC machine loading programs, tools, fixtures, and setting tool offsets.
• Ability to read and understand machine codes, set up own jobs and run first parts.
• Ability to set-up machining operations per setup sheets, adjust programs as needed.
• Knowledge of using and interpreting results from various measuring tools.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills.
• Must have good math skills including trigonometry and ability to work with decimals.
• Must be comfortable working with close tolerances (thousandths) and be able to read and interpret engineered drawings in decimal and fractional inch units.
• Ability to accurately inspect parts for conformance (typically +/- .005 tolerance) using basic measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Dependability; honesty & integrity; a positive, proactive attitude; ability to use time productively, working with minimal supervision both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Manual machining is preferred but not required.
• Mastercam/G&M code experience a strong plus.
• Trade school training and lean manufacturing environment experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates computer and manually controlled machines to fabricate materials.
• Loads and cycles parts.
• Runs production lots.
• Detects malfunctions in machine operations.
• Communicates with co-workers and Supervisor regarding production runs.
• Works on lathes such as Haas TL-2, Manual Lathe.
• Operates, monitors, and completes production jobs on CNC Mills, checking parts to print, making offset changes, and producing quality parts.
• Works on mills such as Haas or Brother verticals.
• Performs CNC setup and operation; tech tools, load programs, and set/adjust work/tool offsets accordingly.
• Utilizes Haas controls to input G & M code.
• Calculates feeds and speeds.
• Sets up, selects tools, and operates parts with standard or custom specifications.
• Studies blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
• Completes set-ups on multiple CNC Vertical Mills.
• Operates computer numerical control machines to fabricate, load, and cycle parts.
• Communicates with co-workers regarding production runs to maintain a safe, organized and clean work environment.
• Proves out and optimizes programs and fixturing for repeat parts.
• Troubleshoots and operates as needed across multiple machines.
• Detects malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Reads prints and inspects parts for conformance, typically +/- .005 tolerance.
• Checks parts using basic measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece as specified.
• Follows established safety protocols including required usage of PPE.
• Helps to maintain a safe working environment.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.