Machinist II, CNC

Job Summary 

The CNC Machinist II programs, sets up, and operates all CNC equipment and machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. The machinist utilizes all necessary measuring tools to verify that components are manufactured to the engineering drawings and blueprints. The CNC Machinist II also supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing. Using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of basic machining practices
• Understanding of Fanuc, Fadal 88, and Siemens controllers and Fadal and Hyundai machines is a plus.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; calling for repairs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs as needed.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Loads the feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first run-part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards as required.
• Maintains Specifications by observing all operations related to CNC Mills and Lathes, including turning, facing, 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.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs as needed.  
• Must have own tools or be willing to obtain as needed.
• Able to problem-solve basic CNC issues that arise.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, location of surfaces, and machining parameters: interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD and T)
• 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; and proving parts programs.
• Sets 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; and tramming heads.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; calling for repairs.
• Accomplishes organization's goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Responsibilities:

• Must have a good work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• Carry out all assigned duties while observing all safety rules and regulations

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a CNC position.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED, Technical Certificate, and/or on-the-job training.
• Complexity of duties: Attention to detail, use of good judgment.
• Supervision received:  Direct oversight from the CNC Supervisor.
• Working conditions: Extreme noise, heat, cold, dusty environment. Mostly indoors.
• Mental and physical demands: Standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying, speaking, listening, climbing, motor coordination skills, coordination of eyes, hand, and feet. Must be able to sit for long periods, some periods of standing, walking, lifting file boxes, and good eyesight for reading documents and data entry. Additional and more specific physical requirements:
• Confidential data: Access to intellectual property must remain confidential and cannot be reproduced.

* Must pass a background check with no felonies and a drug screening before working.