Lead Machinist - CNC Programmer

SUMMARY Set-up, check routine programs and operate CNC machining equipment automatic or semi-automatic numerically controlled machine tools including lathes, milling machines, boring machines and grinders to perform progressive machining operations on a diversified line of close tolerance work (metallic and non-metallic work pieces) requiring a high degree of skill and machining techniques.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. 1. Manually cycle machine to check tooling, fixture and/or work alignment, clearances, etc, to program specifications, make adjustments to bring tolerances and finish requirements to specifications. 2. May make setups for and instruct machine operators on programs. 3. Read blueprints or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, etc. 4. Determine sequence of operations. Identify conformity of material requirements. 5. Use a variety of precision measuring devices to set up and adjust work and verify conformance of work to specifications. 6. Grind and adapt tooling and attachments for special work requirements. 7. Diagnose and rectify tooling problems and machine malfunctions. 8. Perform routine maintenance on machines and tooling. 9. Able to hold tolerances as close as .0005". 10. Check work to ensure conformance to specifications and adjust machine or tooling for variations in materials, etc. 11. Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. 12. Comply with all safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma. Certified forklift license. Minimum of three to five years previous experience. Language Skills Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, bills of material and specifications. Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one situations with other employees in the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must be able to perform metric conversions. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Other Qualifications Ability to operate various hand and power tools. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders and move from place to place. The incumbent will regularly stand, sit, talk and listen and will frequently use hands to finger, handle or touch. This position requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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. The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Pay:

$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person