Machinist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  (Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
2. Load and unload product to be machined in a number of fixtures and operations.
3. Protect machines and machined product by following processes and procedures such as part loading, being in control of the machine, and safely transporting product over short distances.
4. Perform and record in process inspection actions such as measuring and validating part features in dimensional tolerances and specifications.
5. Perform basic deburr operations such as edge breaking and light surface blending using several deburr tools and media.
6. Record data for tracking performance and updating schedule. Follow schedule top down for priority.
7. Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspections to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
8. Maintains machines in operational condition by performing daily preventive maintenance checks of oil levels and coolant concentration, reporting any machine abnormalities to the shift team leader or supervisor.
9. Maintains a clean and organized work area to 6S standards.
10. Maintains continuity among work shifts through verbal or documented communication for required actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• →Load and unload CNC mills and lathes
• →Perform machine setups for simple parts
• →Conduct basic in-process inspections
• →Read blueprints and use basic shop math
• →Operate measuring tools and inspection equipment
• →Perform deburring operations
• →Complete routine preventive maintenance tasks
• →Follow established safety, quality, and production procedures

• →Perform machine setups for moderately complex parts
• →Prepare fixtures and cutting tools
• →Operate CNC mills, lathes, and grinders
• →Conduct advanced inspections, including CMM operation
• →Interpret complex blueprints and drawings
• →Establish and adjust work and tooling offsets
• →Troubleshoot basic programming, tooling, and machining issues
• →Support process improvements and setup efficiency

• →Independently operate complex 3- and 4-axis CNC machines
• →Complete complex machine setups without assistance
• →Interpret advanced GD&T requirements and engineering drawings
• →Perform first-piece validation and machine recovery procedures
• →Edit programs and perform basic CNC programming
• →Troubleshoot complex machining, tooling, and process issues
• →Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques
• →Coach, train, and support lower-level machinists
• →Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Zero to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.