CNC Machinist

Machinist

Job Summary

Operates machine tools of various types to produce precision parts and tools from metal, plastic, or other materials.

Job Duties

- Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures

- Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders

- Measure, examine and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications

- Use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments

- Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties

- Read, understand and interpret machining instructions, job orders and blueprints to determine dimensional specifications, sequences of operations, setups, and tooling requirements

- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)

- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

- Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

- Perform work under minimal supervision

- Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff

- Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter, including comprehensive working knowledge of computer skills

- 4 or more years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

- Ability to interpret work instructions

- Ability to follow written and verbal directions

- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

- Manual dexterity

- Physical Stamina

- Ability to stand for long periods of time

- Intermediate mathematical skills

- Technical expertise

- Advanced use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments