Job Description

Description

Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:

Manufactures products by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; organizing and monitoring work flow. The machinist should be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs. The goal is to ensure that production processes deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner.

Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role

• Reads part blueprints and part documentation to understand machining parameters and program; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Determines the process for machining the work-piece from print to part
• Selects, aligns, and secures work holding, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on CNC Swiss machines
• Operates machine by loading and unloading parts and/or raw material and utilizing machine control panel
• Adjusts chucks, tools, attachments, collets, and vices as needed to maintain part quality and productivity
• Calculates and sets program to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit program
• Maintains specifications by observing operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, replacing worn tools, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Verifies conformance of finished work-piece to specifications using proper measurement tools and equipment
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or program
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs
• Confers with engineers, production manager, production supervisor, or others to resolve machining problems
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by properly using all PPE, tools, equipment, and resources; maintains compliance with established policies and procedures
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational quality standards

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Core Values that Apply to All Positions:

• Safety Focused
• Tenacity
• Hard Work
• Selflessness • Teamwork
• Peaceful Coexistence
• Patience
• Perseverance

Equipment Used:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing systems/cabinets and fax machines.

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

• The employee is regularly exposed to an office and manufacturing environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments, such as safety glasses.
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.
• Travel: Limited, less than 5%

Requirements

Position Requirements:

A. Education: High school or equivalent

B. Experience: Manufacturing: 2 years

CNC Machining: 2 years (Preferred)

C. Certification(s): N/A

D. Functional Skills: -Must have strong attention to detail

- Fundamental knowledge of CNC machining/manufacturing machining principles

-Maintains professional and technical knowledge

-Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints

-Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude

-Fundamental knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques

-Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential

E. Technology Aptitude/Skills: Proficient at Star, Spring, or Tsugami CNC machines (preferred)

F. Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, strong ability to create/write work instructions and train others.

G. Leadership/Behaviors: Solid collaboration skills, ability to listen to ideas, others, and implement the best enhancements, ability to work with others, be open minded to ideas and try new things. Ability to be positive, conceptualize, and initiate projects effectively. Versatility/flexibility is also key to perform various portions of multiple projects.

H. Culture Match Behaviors: Respectful, honest, and steady personality who handles situations with optimism yet holds people accountable; good listener who can be flexible and invoke great ideas to make the best decisions and agile to move from project to project, or department, to help the organization grow and develop.

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, as required for travel in the role
• Ability to stand for up 6-8 hours in one session
• Ability to sit at desk for 2+ hours per day
• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen as needed throughout the day
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow as needed throughout the day
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
• Ability to listen to customers, employees and peers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, squat, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 75 lbs. sporadically