Job Description and Duties:
1. Programming and operation of CNC, NC, and manual: lathes, turning centers, machining centers, milling machines and other machine shop equipment.
2. Effectively read and work from blueprints, sketches or instructions, using available resources in a timely and productive manner.
3. Safe use of all equipment and work areas used during performance of job duties, ensuring both the safety of yourself and others. Safety shoes and safety eyeglasses are required.
4. Effective use and care of measuring equipment. Ability to measure machined components using a variety of measuring equipment and gages.
5. Maintain accurate paperwork on a timely basis; i.e. cost cards, route sheets, shop reports, etc.
6. Cleaning and deburring of components.
7. Assist in programming and problem solving on CNC’s / NC’s and related equipment.
8. Assist in training of CNC and NC Machinists / Operators in machine operation and programming.
9. Recommend and/or specify tooling, setups and job assignments for CNC, NC and other equipment.
10. Assist in design and buildings of jigs and fixtures as required for set ups, assembly, etc.
11. Advise Shop Foreman when expendable tooling needs to be replaced. Proper use of tool crib and tool storage areas.
12. Maintain current technical knowledge in the setup and operation of new equipment and software.
13. Work as a team member with management and operators to improve product quality plus efficiency and utilization of equipment.
14. Perform and ensure completion of periodic maintenance on CNC and NC equipment.
15. Assist in the maintenance and care of machines, tools and fixtures assigned to the shop. Proper storage of tooling. Lubrication of machinery.
16. Assist in the maintenance of program files.
17. Supports Continuous improvement efforts through involvement in structured problem solving and other activities using LEAN concepts
18. Safe use of all equipment and working area. This ranges from training of others to a good clean up of entire work area every day.
19. Other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum qualifications:
• Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming and operation.
• 5 – 10 years CNC machining experience.
• High school education or equivalent.
• High school machine shop, apprentice program or other related machining experience including setup and operation of engine lathes, vertical mills, and surface grinders or equivalent.
• Trigonometry & basic shop principles.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. from floor to bench.
• Blue print reading course with good understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing and use of machine shop measuring tools.
