CNC MACHINIST II

In this position you will operate various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi-complex jobs. You will also work from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. You'll contribute to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs and works with minimal guidance in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and runs multiple production machines. Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts. Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre-planned and established. Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction.
• Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers and comparators. Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas. Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces.
• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.
• Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.
• Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semi-complicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers and comparators. Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas. Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.
• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other related responsibilities as requested.
• Must be able to use the forklift, crane and scissor lift. (Certify)
• Knowledge of Planning, IMO and Asset Smart.
• Must be Oven Certify or get Oven Certify.
• Must have knowledge of bagging, lay-up, pro-text, and core fix.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4year's additional education and/or related experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business.
• Able to make machine set ups.
• Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.
• Knowledge of lean initiatives.
• Knowledge of Machining Programs.
• Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Ability to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNC experienced
• Experience with Engineering and Programing.
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities and understands that personal effort and attitude play a significant part in the success of the business.
• Trade School Certification or four years machining or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.