Machinist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of advanced CNC machining experience, including demonstrated ability to develop CNC programs from scratch.
• Strong, independent capability in conversational programming or offline CAM software.
• Ability to determine machining reference points, toolpaths, and hole locations and calculate dimensions, angles, radii, and curvatures.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting 3D and 2D models.
• Depending on department, may be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.
• Ability to continuously lift or move 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, bend or stoop, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear.
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, kneel, reach at waist level and below the waist, and work in limited space.
• Required vision abilities include close, color, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts and extreme heat; occasional exposure to high places, fumes or airborne particles, and/or caustic chemicals; the work environment is usually loud.
• Understand and continually follow workplace safety and health rules and policies; use good judgment and common sense.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational degree in machine tool technology is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and milling machines, including Haas, Mori, Doosan, and Puma machines, as well as conventional machines, to produce machined parts, products, and components.
• Develop, verify, edit, and maintain CNC programs using G-code, conversational programming, and/or CAD/CAM software.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings and GD&T requirements and optimize toolpaths, tooling, feeds, and speeds for quality, efficiency, and material utilization.
• Use CAD/CAM and modeling software to create machining programs, models, and patterns; convert 2D drawings into 3D models and develop flat patterns for fabrication as required.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, functional gauges, and other precision measuring devices.
• Address out-of-tolerance conditions through machine, tooling, or program adjustments.
• Collaborate with Engineering to resolve product, drawing, and dimensional issues.
• Train and develop setup operators in machine setup, operation, tooling, and quality inspection through hands-on instruction, coaching, and feedback.
• Produce prototypes and sample parts as required.
• Complete required technical training to maintain and develop job-related skills.
• Perform routine operator maintenance and scheduled equipment checks; report equipment concerns to Maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area, including tools and equipment.
• Follow safety and health rules and policies and work in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Demonstrate TCF Core Values in daily work and interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.