TOOL ROOM MACHINIST

1^st Shift

$25 to $30 per hour

Purpose: Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating manual and computer numerical control (CNC) machines maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving 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; indicating vices; trimming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling 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; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct reports for this position.

Language and Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to interpret and create documents on an Intermediate level.
• Ability to apply mathematical skills on an Intermediate level.

Computer Skills:

• CAM experience a plus
• SAP a plus
• Microsoft Excel a plus
• Internet Explorer a plus

Education/Work Experience:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 3 years CNC experience.
• Minimum of 3 years equivalent work experience or journeyman status.

Equipment and other Skills:

• Welding a plus

Physical Demands:

• Stand, Sit, Walk, Talk, Use of hands and Reaching – Regularly
• Bend - Frequently
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl - Occasionally
• Clear vision
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Environmental Conditions:

• Working near moving mechanical parts