Job Description

POSITION TITLE:  CNC Machinist

DEPARTMENT:  Machine Shop

REPORTS TO:  Shop Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates most of the equipment in the Machine Shop, including but not limited to conventional Lathes, Mills, CNC Lathes and CNC Milling Machines with a moderate amount of guidance from more experienced employees.
• Able to understand basic programming and to make offset changes as needed to maintain quality parts.
• Sets-up machines with minimum amount of assistance from more experienced employees.
• Cooperates and provides information to co-workers and customers when asked technical questions being careful to refer difficult questions to more experienced employees.
• Continues to learn more complex operations from more experienced employees.
• Maintains accurate and legible time sheets as well as production time records on all projects and jobs.
• Wears prescribed safety equipment and observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Measures parts using measuring instruments typically found in a Machine Shop.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years machining experience.
• Must be capable of lifting 60 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Must be capable of bending and lifting on a continuous basis.
• Must be proficient in the use of machinist tools.
• Must be capable of reading and comprehending moderately complex blue prints.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Foundry Environment.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to high noise levels.
• Exposure to dirt and fumes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical Trade School Certification helpful.