Job Description

**Job Summary:

Essential Functions:

**- 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).

• Programs 5-Axis CNC machines with Mastercam.
• Perform set-ups by setting tools up, offsets, and compensation; calculating tooling requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs; ability to ‘3-point’ workpieces with stock models and tooling balls; ability to hang large work pieces on horizontal machine centers.
• Verifies set-ups by measuring head clearance, machine travel, and positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing machining operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes, and root-cause analysis; adjusting and programming controls; 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 (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs (non-conformity).
• Interfaces with Engineering, Programming, Materials, and Quality as necessary.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs in Plex (ERP).
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

**Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)**- Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Supply Management, Tooling, Time Management, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail, Judgment

• Minimum 2 years of Mastercam

• Minimum 5 years of machining experience across multiple 5-Axis machining applications (Zimmermann, Apec, FPT, Mecof)

• Experience with Heidenhain and Fidia controls (preferred)

• General knowledge of QMS (ISO9001/AS9100)

• General knowledge of 5S practices

• General knowledge of basic fixturing

• Crane experience (preferred)

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

• Searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

• Punctuality and attendance.

• Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

• Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

• Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

**Education:

Experience:

**- Minimum 2 years of Mastercam

• Minimum 5 years of machining experience across multiple 5-Axis machining applications (Zimmermann, Apec, FPT, Mecof)
• Experience with Heidenhain and Fidia controls (preferred)
• General knowledge of QMS (ISO9001/AS9100)
• General knowledge of 5S practices
• General knowledge of basic fixturing

**Background Prerequisites:

**- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

**Preferred Qualifications:

**- Crane experience (preferred)

• Knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001
• Environmental Management

**Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

**- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.