OVERVIEW:

Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED

Field of Study/Area of Experience Machine Tool Technology
2-4 Years of experience in CNC machines

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively
• Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints and process specification instructions
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadline
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Team building Skills
• Intermediate level knowledge of CNC software applications and strong understanding of CNC operating systems
• Good knowledge of related technologies such as CAD-CAM
• Experience/ knowledge of computers and applications

POSITION SUMMARY:
CNC Machinist will be required to perform tasks related to program editing, set-up, operation, trouble-shooting and preventive maintenance for CNC machines, custom process machines and production support equipment. Read manufacturing prints, machine drawings and operator's manuals, adjust tooling and process parameters, interpret programs and interact with Engineering to solve problems as well as optimizing operations. Operate material handling equipment, use a variety of measuring equipment, and perform other miscellaneous tasks. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CNC Mill, Lathe, and Mill Turn Machining - 60% of time
- Operation of 3 and 5 axis vertical and horizontal mills, lathes, and mill turn
- Performs CNC set ups that may entail truing up locating surfaces
-Capable to vet CNC programs and cutter selection on legacy CNC tooling
- Responsible for training less skilled Machinists and Operators
- Ensure correct fixturing is used and maintained.
- Programming Pre-setters and Shrink-fit equipment and setting tool life parameters
- Understands macro programming and subroutines tied to main programs
- Understands fundamentals of GD&T dimensioning and tolerancing
- Load NC programs, adjust offset tables, maintain and replace cutting tools.
- Electronically document in-process data to maintain QA and production system requirements.
- Measure, and record QA data; dimensions, serial numbers, etc.
- Perform measuring equipment calibration checks.
- Knowledge of Fanuc, Haas, Mazatrol, Fagor, and Seimens controls

• Machine Setup and prove out - 20% of time
- Operate material handling equipment including hoists, cranes, tow motors, etc.
- Abilty to read and understand detailed prints and work instructions.
- Knowledge of indicators, micrometers, and calipers to accurately align workholding.
- Must assemble tools and accurately set tool length as well as alignment and runout
- Must have knowledge of work offsets and tool offset parameters in each control type
- Must be capable of proving out 1st piece setups on different types of equipment