CNC Milling Machinist

Classification: Non-exempt
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. typically
Reports to: Operations / Shop Lead

Date: August 22, 2023

Essential Functions:

• Setup and operate manual machines
  • Turning, milling, grinding, broaching, and/or gear cutting
• Program CNC machines by hand and/or with CAD/CAM
  • Turning, milling, grinding, and/or gear cutting
• Perform precision machining to achieve conforming output
• Produce low volume component parts
• Record test results & report nonconforming materials

Job Duties:

• Work within the requirements for safety, using specified PPE
• Execute shop schedules and work to plan
• Use mechanic tools, gages, and fixtures
• Read part drawings and interpret GD&T
• Select and installs tooling & work holding appropriate for the process
• Determine feeds & speeds for correct machine performance to specifications
• Leave appropriate stock for subsequent operations
• Measure product with inspection equipment
• Document test results on standard inspection plans
• Identify and record nonconformities and opportunities for improvement
• Complete work order operations in a manner that best serves the production plan
• Report labor into the ERP to track output in real time
• Perform to set objectives
• Satisfy ISO9001 quality system standards
• Provide cross-functional team support
• Support the standardization of best practices
• Cross-train in other manufacturing areas when opportunities are presented
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on equipment operated

Necessary Competencies:

• Read component part drawings and specifications
• Interpret basic GD&T
• Machining knowledge of work holding and metal removal for various machining processes
• G-code editing
• Mathematical skills
• Basic metrology
• Critical thinking skills
• Proficient verbal communication
• Basic hand tools

Desired competencies

• Conversational programming
• CAM programming
• G-Code programming
• Proficient written electronic communication
• Troubleshooting

Supervisory responsibility: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work environment: The work environment is an industrial setting.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands: This role requires standing for periods of up to 4 hours without breaks and or moving around on the machine and lifting of parts weighing 50 pounds or more up to shoulder height.

Position type and schedule: This is a full-time position, 32-hours minimum, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.

Required education and experience: High school diploma or GED, and 3 to 5 years of machine tool experience

Preferred education and experience: 7+ years of CNC Machine tool related experience with G-code, conversational, & CAM software programming