Summary:
CNC Machinists are responsible for setting-up, maintaining, and operating 3, 4, and 5 axis mills and lathes.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Set-up and operate mills, independently with limited supervision
- Perform visual inspections as well as dimensional inspections of parts to engineered specifications
- Complete and sign all supporting documentation (job travelers, preventive maintenance schedules, other records)
- Ensure that the first part of each job is inspected by Quality Assurance to prevent nonconforming product
- Perform all in-process inspections as required by the job traveler using precision measuring tools
- Assure adequate deburr/cleanliness of parts
- Inspect all raw materials, ensuring gauge and quality, prior to running through machine
- Read and interpret blueprints to ensure finished product meets customer specifications and/or exceeds print or in-process tolerances
- Learns optimal cutting techniques, speeds, and feeds
- Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and informs lead person of discrepancies
- Count products or materials and ensure parts are properly stacked or packed for in-process movement or shipping
- Clean and adjust machines as needed to ensure quality of product
- Operate other machines or equipment as directed by the supervisor, when work may be slow in area
- Complete all other duties as assigned by the department supervisor including working in other areas or departments
- Maintain good housekeeping and perform machinery maintenance and keep area clean to eliminate FOD
- Follows all policies, procedures, standards and safety requirements directed by management
- Perform other duties as they are assigned such as empty trash bins, replacing toilet paper, and other housekeeping duties
Physical Demands:
Required to perform repetitive motion; bend, stoop, lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent requirement to stand and walk continuously throughout an 8 hour shift; work in dusty and dirty conditions; and clean and maintain a safe working environment. May run several machines at once. Must be able to successfully pass Background Authorization Check and Drug testing.
Environmental Factors:
Occasional exposure to above or below normal temperatures; exposure to chemical fumes, solder fumes, metallic dust and shavings, high decibel noise emissions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment including steel-toed boots/shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection, as determined by work area requirements.
