About This Role
This CNC Machinist position involves setting up, operating, and monitoring computer numerical control machines to manufacture precision metal components. The role ensures equipment operates correctly, parts meet drawing requirements, and routine machine care is completed.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing orders, and work instructions
- Set up and operate Mazak lathes and other assigned CNC equipment
- Select the appropriate fixtures, cutting tools, offsets, and workholding needed to complete each job
- Adjust machine speeds, feeds, tooling, and cutting methods to maintain dimensional accuracy and acceptable finishes
- Monitor machine operation and respond to tool wear, alarms, or process concerns
- Inspect first pieces, in process parts, and completed parts using applicable measuring and inspection tools
- Record required production and inspection information accurately and maintain material and job traceability
- Perform authorized routine maintenance and report equipment problems promptly
- Communicate and coordinate with production, quality, programming, and support personnel
- Maintain the work area and equipment in accordance with safety and housekeeping requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager or Manufacturing Supervisor
- Follow applicable work instructions, inspection requirements, and QMS policies and procedures
- Stop work and report nonconforming parts, damaged tooling, machine problems, hazards, or unsafe conditions
- Use machine guards, interlocks, lifting devices, and personal protective equipment as required
- Keep chips, coolant, tools, and materials controlled to maintain a clean and safe work area
- Abide by all company policies and support a safe, quality focused workplace
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum of three years of CNC machining experience
- 2+ years of CNC lathe and/or mill experience
- Ability to set up and operate a Mazak lathe and/or mill
- Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing orders
- Experience using precision measuring and inspection tools to verify finished part conformance
- Experience selecting and maintaining cutting tools, fixtures, and machine tooling
- Ability to work safely in a fast paced manufacturing environment with strong attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Ability to perform parts inspection, hold drawing tolerances and use measuring tools
- Ability to solve practical problems
