MACHINIST

MACHINIST I/II

Basic Job Functions:

CNC Machinist produces machined parts to specifications using manual machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses and other general machine shop equipment to produce a variety of metal or plastic parts while maintaining quality and safety standards. Applies knowledge and skill to perform moderately complex machining duties.

Experience:

· Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a job shop environment and demonstrated proficiency in operating all manual machine tools such as lathes, mills drill presses etc.

· Certified to a moderate level of skill and knowledge to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.

Education:

· High School Diploma or GED

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

· With the assistance of a supervisor or journeyman machinist plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters: interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerance.

· Utilize knowledge of working properties and machining processes for a wide variety of materials such as stainless steels, duplex stainless steels, cast iron, ni-resist, carbon steels and aluminum.

· Programing CNC mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.

· Loads raw materials into machine by lifting stock into position.

· Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting chucks, cutting tools and work holding attachments.

· Continuous improvement effort to reduce cycle times while maintaining quality standards.

· Performs all deburring on parts that are running.

· Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, coring bars, fixtures and other accessories used on various CNC machines.

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills:

· Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.

· Possess working knowledge of complex shop math including algebra, trigonometry and geometry.

· Good communication skills both verbal and written.

· Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Working Conditions

· Working conditions are normal for a welding environment where exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp cutting tools, dust, fumes and airborne particles, temperature extremes and elevated noise level.

· Employees must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and or move more than 75 pounds.

· While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, talk and hear.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protection and work boots.

Birdon offers a full benefits package including:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• EAP
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
• Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral program