Machinist I

JOB TITLE: MACHINIST I

DEPARTMENT: CNC

REPORTS TO: CNC SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, operate CNC and other conventional machinery to support production operations

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate CNC live tooling lathes, and vertical mills 3 and 5 axis mills, including other conventional machinery
• Review blueprints and drawings
• Work with complex, tight tolerance components and various materials
• Load, run and/or setup machines using preprogrammed data
• Work independently to program new skill level-appropriate components using Solidworks HSM
• Seek out guidance from senior level machinists if needed
• Monitor and control feeds and speeds to find best surface finish, tool life and runtime ratio
• Strive for accurate and visually acceptable components, as well as first article success
• Inspect parts to verify dimensions before and during production
• Continuously provide feedback for process improvement
• Communicate effectively and professionally with others, both written and verbal
• Maintain clean and organized working environment
• Support LEAN initiatives
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma and 0-2 years working knowledge of shop machinery such as milling machine, lathes, saws and various hand-held tools.
• Must have proficient desktop computer skills.