Job Description

Senior Machinists perform job assignments on manual and/or CNC machines. Manual machine operations include set-up and tool selection of conventional lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses and other standard shop equipment. CNC machine operations include production on lathes or mills after set-up with few machine/program adjustments. Perform on all Machinist (level I) functions plus more complex machine set-ups.

What will you be doing?

• Performs all Machine Operator functions.
• Performs frequent and complex CNC/ mill and lathe setup/operations to produce quality parts based on provided specifications.
• Performs setup/operations on specialty machines.
• Recommends program changes and submits program change requests to programmers/engineers.
• Performs preventive maintenance such as inspecting/replacing fluid levels; inspecting/replacing filters and belts; performing visual inspection; and operating a refractometer.
• Solves tooling issues by identifying productivity of tooling, evaluating tooling performance, and evaluating new tooling requirements.
• Performs routine dimensional and visual inspection of product per procedure, specification or print using basic measuring equipment (calipers, micrometer, scale, indicators, and SPC equipment).
• Maintains safety practices related to machining; (wear protective clothing, eyeglasses, as required).
• Participates in set up reduction/process improvement teams to increase process efficiencies.
• Trains others on Level I and II Machining skills through on-the-job training.

What will you need to be successful?

• High School Diploma or GED; technical or vocational certifications preferred but not required.
• 5 years of machining experience and/or completion of a trade school machine shop program
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, scales, indicators, and SPC equipment) and knowledge of tool identification.
• Successful completion of the Machine Operating Test.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Blueprint Reading
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Makino, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Matsuura, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Measurement Gauges