CNC Machinist III

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist III produces machined parts by operating, setting up computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. May be required to perform some programming. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet’s principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Principle Responsibilities

Operate, set up, and could program CNC mills, Wire EDM's, and CNC lathes within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings
Propose new production Set ups and change offsets/tooling in machines as part of the new setup
Perform difficult CNC Machinist work including progressive machining of a variety of parts and different metals where very close tolerances must be maintained
Read and evaluate blueprints or specifications
Troubleshoot and understand CNC programs and processes
Improve and produce work Instructions
Assist Engineering with redesigning fixtures to increase quality standards and productivity, change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear
Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting readings
Propose adjusted speeds and feeds for different machining requirements
Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule
Perform hand finishing
Always Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cards
Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues
Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity
Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system
Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
Identify and escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required
Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
5+ years CNC Machining experience

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred
GCSE/NVQ Maths and English is desirable (UK only)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to operate, set up, and maintain a CNC Machine
Ability to run multiple CNC Machines
Ability to set up, adjust offsets and operate and run development and production jobs
Ability to program with some level of supervision
Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records
Effective at planning, prioritizing, and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales
Able to read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions
Proven record of quality, on-time production runs
Demonstrable commitment to safety always
Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period
Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
Problem solving ability
Good communication skills, written and verbal
Solid computer skills
Ability to train new or lower-level machinist

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

No

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Protected Veterans / Disabilities/Drug Free Workplace

Tecomet, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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