Job Description
Job Description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders
• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations and program CNC equipment using Mastercam.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Utilize SolidWorks, and other software to design, review models, and create and upload programs into CNC equipment to fabricate parts.
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition
• Study sample parts, SolidWorks drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
• Monitor lubrication of equipment or workpieces.
• Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Design fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
• Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.
• Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional training or certifications preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with machining metal products highly desired
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Machinist role; highly preferred creating and uploading programming for CNC operations
• Basic proficiency with CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, Mastercam)
• Blueprint Reading: Advanced ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work functions
• Demonstrated root cause analyses skills
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Microsoft suite, SAP familiarity preferred