Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
CNC / TOOLING MACHINIST
Production Supervisor
SAFETY-SENSITIVE
Employment Status
FLSA Status
Effective Date
Full-Time
Non-Exempt
The CNC/ Tooling Machinist is responsible for setup and operation of CNC equipment to accurately and efficiently produce machine tooling products to required specifications.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed 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; tramming heads
Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to quality 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; 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;
Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Documents actions by completing production and quality logs
All other duties as required
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to effectively operate and maintain forklift equipment
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to comprehend direction in both written and verbal form
Proficient with using measuring devices
Proficient math skills
Outstanding organizational skills
Deftness and attention to detail
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years' experience in a similar role
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds
Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases
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 position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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