About This Role
This role involves setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills to produce precision-machined components. The position requires a candidate with strong hands-on experience in complex machining setups, CNC programming, blueprint interpretation, and troubleshooting machining processes.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate a variety of CNC lathes and mills for precision machining operations
- Run multiple CNC machines efficiently, including simultaneous operations when required
- Create, edit, and prove out CNC machining programs using IGF software
- Perform complex machine setups using standard and custom workholding devices
- Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
- Machine components to close tolerances and required surface-finish specifications
- Select, modify, and adjust tooling to achieve required machining results
- Troubleshoot and resolve machining, tooling, and process issues
- Work closely with Engineering to resolve drawing issues and improve manufacturing processes
- Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, gauges, comparators, surface plates, and CMMs
- Perform SPC and maintain required quality documentation
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on CNC equipment
- Apply advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry, when required
- Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Train and mentor less-experienced machinists and team members
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a high-technology or precision manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to set up and operate at least five different CNC machine types
- Strong experience with CNC lathes and mills
- Experience creating, editing, and proving out CNC programs
- Experience with IGF software is highly preferred
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings
- Strong knowledge of precision machining, tooling, and workholding
- Experience using precision measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, comparators, and CMMs
- Working knowledge of SPC and statistical process control
- Strong understanding of shop mathematics and trigonometry
- Ability to troubleshoot machining and process-related problems independently
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Strong communication, teamwork, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
