Job Responsibilities
- Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
- Reads and interprets blueprints.
- Understands tolerancing.
- Uses gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
- Properly and safely replaces inserts and materials onto machines.
- Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
- Utilizes and abides by ISO requirements and safety procedures.
- Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.
- Performs first piece inspection on simple geometry.
- Clears chips from parts during operation stops.
- Identifies part defects and alerts supervisor.
- Understands tool wear and when to change tooling.
- Initiating NCR’s and completing other quality and production documents.
- Creates and reviews simple programs.
- Transfers programs from the shop computer to the machine and to the shop computer from machine.
- General understanding of speeds and feeds of the cutting tool.
- Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
- Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling.
- Has own measuring tools.
- Sets up and operates the most complex parts.
- Performs tasks with little to no supervision.
- Determines and adjusts speeds and feeds of the cutting tool based on material and tooling.
- Continually finds ways for improvements
- Communicates and provides guidance and feedback to engineering for new and existing parts.
- Trains and mentors upcoming machinists
- Minimal scrap and rework rates
- Evaluates experimental procedures and recommends change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
- Tests new tooling and completes time studies to properly prove out new tooling.
Qualifications
- Reads, interprets blueprints, and produces parts in accordance to prints.
- Uses gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
- Utilizes and abides by ISO requirements and safety procedures.
- Understands tolerancing.
- 5+ years of CNC lathe machine experience required, including setups.
- Preferred experience with creating conversational programs.
- Evaluates experimental procedures and recommends change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
- Trains and mentors other employees.
- Preferred experience with Mazatrol, G Code, and/or Fusion 360.
Competencies
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical with attention to detail
- Understanding of CNC (Mazak) machines
- Ability to interpret and organize data
- Timely responsiveness to internal and external customer needs
- Problem-solving skills
Culture
- Respectfully listen to concerns and ideas brought to your attention
- Accessible and approachable
- Collaborative team player
- Open to feedback, continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement.
- Respect confidentiality
- Embody our values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence
Attendance Requirements
Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or other state or federal law to perform the essential job functions as listed above, you may request an accommodation in the interview process.
Full-time, day shift
Non-Exempt
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
