Job Description

GCM is a global contract manufacturing company with locations in the Silicon Valley, Chicago, North Carolina and China, servicing MedTech, Aerospace, and industrial end-market applications.At GCM, we believe our most valuable assets are our awesome employees, who are the heart and soul of our company.

Why GCM? You will work with a great team of people, in a fun and collaborative environment, with room for advancement.

SUMMARY

The CNC Vertical Mill Machinist is responsible for the machining of products in order to meet customer specifications with minimum direction from area Lead or Supervisor. Operation and light set-up would be done by selecting and installing tooling, updating fixturing, and pulling CNC machining programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers.

• Ability to operate and perform light set-ups.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints/drawings and related technical data.

• Ability to perform minor preventative maintenance when necessary.

• Responsible for maintaining a clean, neat and safe work environment.

• Receive daily instructions from Production Supervisor and plan day accordingly using the “Shop Floor Control System”.

• Must have proven skill to set up and operate machine centers.

• Must be versed in Rotary or Indexing capability 3 – 5 axis milling.

• Verify feeds and speeds for maximum efficiency.

• Optimize process to achieve maximum efficiency.

• Save updated programs, documents and pictures

• Clock in and off operations according to sequence number of the work order.

• Check parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper gauges.

• Deburr work in process.

• Train operators on the jobs before they start production.

• Train new hires or apprentices.

• Work in teams to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and perform quality assurance checks of our work

• Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner.

• Interact with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner.

• Assists in formulating departmental strategic plan.

• ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 certification and compliance.

• Ensure company procedures and “best machine practices” are being always followed.

• Safety and OSHA compliance.

• Practice all PPE requirements

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum three to five years work experience

• Enrolled in or vocational education or four years formal apprenticeship preferred.

• Practical knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of blueprint reading, GD & T

• Extensive knowledge of accepted inspection practices

• Knowledge of CNC programming and G & M code

• Basic to intermediate tool probe

• Demonstrated ability at operating computer numerical control machines

• Ability to read blueprints to ensure accuracy in part making

• Ability to speak basic English language

• Must be able to understand three and four axis machining.

• Must have a working knowledge of computers.

• Must be able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches.

• Demonstrated knowledge of G-Code programming and machine practices.

• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communication skills.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Shop Math Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Okuma, Matsuura)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Dmg Mori Seiki, Okuma)
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis) (Mazak)