CNC Machinist Level II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Confirm that all safety devices are in place and operational.
• Maintain log of preventive maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Select, position, and align tooling in machine tool holder to confirm they are secured.
• Sharpen and maintain tooling for peak performance; notify the supervisor of worn or broken tooling.
• Adjust to set specified pressure and tool clearance.
• Set cut dimensions using computer controls from print details.
• Position work piece against stops securely.
• Measure work-piece dimensions throughout the operation to assure quality and repeatability.
• Design or recommend tooling to perform the job more efficiently.
• Startup, operate and shut down CNC milling machines/lathes following established procedures and all manufacturer’s safety requirements.
• Alert supervisor of any problems and suggests changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.
• Observe tool and machine operation to detect work-piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Maintain tooling inventory including consumables.
• Keep work area neat and orderly, including clean-up of metal chips.
• Maintain material storage and coolant as required.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Tee Enterprises achieve its goals.

Inspection Requirements:

• Verify quantity, material type and thickness.
• Check for any material defects or damage.
• Verify correct orientation of all pieces.
• Check all size dimensions on first piece to verify correct tooling setup.

Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required:

• High-school diploma or technical school certificate or associate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in a precision machine shop.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Identify material types and gauges.
• Ability to assist in training new hires.

• Proficient in G-Code or Hurco programming.

• Proficient in Machine tool setup.
• Read job specifications to determine adjustments.
• Read tape measure, dial caliper, depth gauge, micrometer, dial indicator, and other various measuring instruments.
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions when working with work orders/blueprints.
• Ability to train and operate the forklift.