What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift position at Columbia Gear Corporation?
Summary
Under the supervision of the Manufacturing Supervisor, the CNC Machinist position is reserved for those individuals who exhibit extraordinary skills and knowledge required to complete complicated tasks in the plant or department. The CNC Machinist is routinely assigned to setup and operate manual or CNC machines productively on the most difficult and most complicated and need to apply knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics and machinability of materials.
Must have mastered the skills of a General Machinist, and has a vast knowledge of department specific cutting tools and standard work procedures
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
1. Read and interpret blueprint specifications to determine procedures and operational sequence.
2. Set up, adjust and operate machine tools with limited or no supervision.
3. Perform complex machine set ups and critical operations, subject to review.
4. Position and secure workpiece in machine.
5. Position tools in relation to workpiece.
6. Operate various hand tools, power hand tools, and machine tools to make finish adjustments to products.
7. Use a variety of precision measuring devices to set up and adjust work and verify conformance of work to specifications.
8. Examine and feel surface of workpiece for defects.
9. Sharpen cutting tools as needed.
10. Troubleshoot operating, material and tooling problems, working closely with Engineering to resolve tooling and process problems.
11. Perform preventive maintenance work on tools and equipment.
12. Guide in assisting personnel on using correct procedures.
13. Process all necessary documentation and paperwork for processes to be completed.
14. Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures daily.
15. Comply with all quality and safety regulations.
16. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of a High School Education. Ideally one to three years of skilled trades training in machine tool operations plus one to two years related experience.
Language Skills - Ability to read and understand documents such as blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write standard documentation. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently, possibly repeatedly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Hoist required as needed.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to hot/cold conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, and hearing protection is available as needed.