Position Summary:
Set up and operate a variety of conventional and/or CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and/or instruments by applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Verify product by inspection of precision parts to meet defined print specifications.
This posting is for a 2nd shift CNC Slant Turn Lathe Operator, a high level of expertise and autonomy is expected. We offer a $1.00 shift differential for second shift roles.
Machine Tools Include:
- Lathe - turning to .001” tolerance
- Mill - horizontal & vertical to .001” tolerance
- CNC Multi-axis Machining Center to .001” tolerance
- Internal/External Precision Grinding to .0001” tolerance
- CURVICâ Coupling Grinding to .00005” tolerance
Machinist Level IV
The Machinist Level IV meets the requirements of :
- Operate conventional or CNC machines in automatic and semiautomatic mode and make logical decisions at each program stop or decision point to manually input, change, adjust, or otherwise complete the machine instructions to produce a quality finished product.
- Highest level of skill in operating multiple machines simultaneously with exceptional quality and productivity.
- Exercise advanced critical thinking skills and ingenuity in selecting and applying tooling and fixturing to maximize quality and productivity.
- Perform machining processes requiring special adaption of equipment or processes for which they were not specifically designed.
- Use special or improvised tools, fixtures, and setups to machine unusual surface configurations such as curved surfaces requiring machine feeds in different planes simultaneously; surfaces having closely interrelated dimensions; or surfaces having unusual or compound angular relationships.
- Skilled in programming machining operations, setting up and operating CNC machine tools;
- Read existing CNC programs line by line during the machining operation to predict and correct potential process failures before they occur resulting in a machine collision and damage to machine tooling or part.
- Recommend changes to CNC machine tool programs on deficiencies noted; and to coordinate directly with the parts programmer or toolmaker.
- Critique part designs and make recommendations for design modifications to part features.
- Advanced knowledge of software, machining sequence, processing time, inspection requirements and operations of CNC machines to help engineering personnel develop software to complement equipment specifications and procurement (i.e., machine tools, flexible machining systems, robots, and automated inspection equipment).
- Expertise in the selection of metrology equipment and its proper use to ensure the most repeatable results are achieved.
- Thorough knowledge of advanced shop mathematics. They have skill in using geometry and trigonometric formulas to compute compound angles, angular indexing, hole patterns, pitch lead, and pitch diameters for various standard and non-standard threads.
- Skill in performing work assignments requiring untried tasks or procedures such as machining rare metals, or new metal alloys. This requires determining the best tooling material, tool types, coolants, and machine feeds and speeds to use in various machining operation; or independent interpretation and translation of work orders, drawings, and specifications frequently requiring computing and establishing missing tolerances, dimensions, and types of fits and finishes.
- Machinists Level IV apply a knowledge of the effect and relationship of heat treating, annealing, plating, welding, and other related work processes on various machining operations in completing an assignment.
- Subject matter expert in a broad spectrum of machine tools.
- Provide training and assist others with the most complex machining processes, programming edits and problem solving. Act as mentor and coach to other team members and shares knowledge, advice and assistance with all team members.
All Machinists are required to:
- Have basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
- Meet daily/weekly production targets.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures and practices
- Follow all department processes/procedures through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
- Work cooperatively with all team members.
- Multi-task and engage in work related activities to maximize productivity.
- Be willing to learn and participate in operations and development of equipment within the cell.
- Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and 5-S projects to support improved operations and cost reduction.
- Participate in activities related to improvement in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) by contributing ideas to reduce scrap and rework.
- Willingness to work overtime and different shifts as needed to meet productivity requirements and customer expectations.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s degree in Advance Manufacturing/Machining desired
- Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
Job Details
- Job Family
- GWR & GSAC
- Job Function
- Direct
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Hiring Min Rate
- 34 USD
- Hiring Max Rate
- 35 USD