Forma-Fab Metals is a continuously growing sheet metal fabrication shop that is actively looking for hard-working team players. If you are someone that is interested in the opportunity to utilize your skills, and to be an essential member of our team, then please send resume, or apply in person.

Position Summary: The CNC machinist programs, loads, cycles, and detects malfunctions in order to effectively operate the Numerical Control Machines to fabricate parts. The position runs production lots, communicates with co-workers regarding production runs, and maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment.

The position will also serve as the lead for the department and will supervise employees.

Essential functions:

• Plan the machining process by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available; verifying needed stock; following up on orders
• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; providing part programs
• Set-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads
• Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verify settings by measuring positions first-run part and sample work pieces; adhering to standards
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs
• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Input and maintain data in ERP computer system
  
  
  

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4-5 years of CNC experience
• Conceptual Skills
• Communication proficiency
• Mechanical and Technical skills-machines controlled by computers will need operators who understand CAD/CAM technology
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Time Management
• Basic Computer Skills
• Maintain excellent attendance, and expected to work overtime if needed.
  
  
  

Environment Conditions:

• Humidity level may be elevated during summer months
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Able to stand on your feet for at least eight hours a day
• Requires frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling objects that are 50 pounds or heavier
• Required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• This is a 40 hour a week job with the potential for overtime
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends
  
  
  

Experience:

• CNC: 2 years (Preferred)
• CNC programming: 2 years (Preferred)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)
  
  
  

Work Location: In person