Position Overview

The CNC Machinist will set up and operate conventional, special purpose, CNC, and Numerical Control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the essential functions listed below.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Pay commensurate with experience ($30-$50/hr.).
The CNC machinist will work 10 days on 4 days off schedule, 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Essential Functions

Demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work practices and procedures.
· Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
· Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining as necessary.
· Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required.
· Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures.
· Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
· Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
· Set up and operate the machine on a trial run to verify the accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
· Performs routine maintenance tasks on machines as required.
· Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment, to like new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree (A. A.) from a two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read technical drawings.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as portability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Mazak Mazatrol programming experience preferred.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug (including the use of marijuana) and alcohol screening, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and additional background screening as required by regulation and/or industry practice.
Must have a valid driver's license.