CNC Machinist
Kent, WA
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
2 to 5 years of experience (more preferred) with manual and/or CNC machines, mills, and lathes.
Familiarity with FAA regulations and requirements preferred
Read, understand, and interpret blueprints
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Attention to detail, ability to balance multiple work assignments; organized work habits; ability to work independently. Understand feeds and speeds for manual mill and lathe setup. Has excellent communication skills, and proficiency with major software programs: e.g. Made2 Manage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Has the following capabilities to perform tasks associated with the Machine Shop:
- Running manual and CNC lathe and milling machines.
- Setup and use manual machining equipment, hand tools, measuring equipment
- Capable of reading and understanding outside and inside micrometers, vernier calipers, venier height, and depth gauges.
- Perform light maintenance of equipment as needed.
- Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
- Lays out, measures, and marks metal stock to display the placement of cuts.
- Align/secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials onto machines.
- Independently sets up and operates various mills and/or lathes.
- Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Measures, examines and tests completed parts to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
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.
- TYPICAL PROBLEM SOLVING: Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed and complicated written or oral instructions. Manages problems involving many variables in sometimes difficult and stressful situations.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high as found in a typical production floor environment.
- 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
