Position Summary

Summary/Objective: Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine for vertical and horizontal milling operations; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and 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 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 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 international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including all vertical and horizontal milling machine specs; 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.
• Adheres to all safety policies and practices, consistently uses personal protective equipment, and practices good housekeeping.
• Maintains regular on-time attendance and adheres to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Applies classroom and on the job post training information, knowledge, skills, and abilities consistently in a quality-oriented manner (wherein the KSAs are part of the jobs tasks, duties and other tasks as requested).
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates basic CNC programming skills and ability to operate a wide variety of CNC machines. Ability to set up and troubleshoot a wide variety of CNC machines.
• Ability to read prints, diagrams, and use micrometers, verniers, calipers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to walk, remain on feet for extended time periods, reach, stoop. Kneel and lift up to an including 35 pounds as needed.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma and completion of Journeyman CNC Machinist apprenticeship including the classroom coursework and four (4) years' experience in set-up, operation, and optimizing CNC vertical and horizontal machine centers. Full understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing