• 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)
• 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; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into positions.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; 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 preventative 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Deburring Experience
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• High School / GED

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Doosan)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Haas, Samsung)
• CNC Grinder
• Calipers and Micrometers
• CNC Laser Cutter
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Matsuura)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Samsung)
• Horizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Haas)
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis)
• Vertical Lathe

Salary info:

$20 - $32 / hr