CNC Machinist

Our CNC Machinists use various tools and CNC machines to produce machined parts. We have 8 and 12-hour shifts available for day and night. Pay range is determined by experience. Below are possible CNC Machinist job duties:
- Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipates needed stock; places and expedites orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
- Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; sets tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculates requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; provides part 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; indicates vices; trams heads.
- Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adheres to international standards.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; takes measurements; detects malfunctions; troubleshoots processes; adjusts and reprograms controls; sharpens and replaces worn tools; adheres to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions; calls for repairs.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.