Machinist Position Summary

Without assistance machinists demonstrate the ability to set up, run and trouble shoot all site-specific CNC and conventional machines and machining processes. They are also able to design and manufacture complex tooling. Leadership and mentoring skills are also expected of level four machinists. Typically, 5+ years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• Review shop traveler to verify that prior operations have been completed before starting process.
• Read shop traveler or blueprint to determine specified requirements, tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
• Set up and operate numerical control machine tools that automatically drill and ream metal parts and turn parts.
• Capable of calling, reading and modifying CNC programs
• May adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machine malfunctions.
• Follow standard procedures to check, test, login, logout, and run good quality parts, coordinating with the department supervisor or lead person during the process.
• Train other employees to setup and program CNC assets
• Understand production goals and capable of scheduling/ progressing work in accordance with goals.
• Review and improve existing programs
• Support new product introduction
• Improve existing tool life through program optimization.
  
  

Required Skills

• The ability to read and write English.
• Strong understanding in shop math such as working with fractions and decimals.
• Knowledge of inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, comparators, etc.
• Knowledge of machine tools such as wrenches, part chucks, collets etc.
• Strong understanding of Mastercam programming
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading competencies.
• The ability to interpret written instructions on shop travelers.
• Capable of setting up and running parts as required.
  
  

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience.
  
  

Level Of Education

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.