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Custom Fab Summary The Custom CNC Machinist operates CNC Lathes and Mills to fabricate parts to a high precision or tolerance. The machinist loads parts in the machine, cycles machine and detects malfunctions in machine operations, such as worn or damaged cutting tools. The position runs proto-type, single part and production lots, communicates with teammates regarding runs, and maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Develop CNC programs for part and component manufacturing.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, vises, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, and stock pushers, indicating vices.
• Measure and perform inspection on parts to verify setup and accurate CNC programs.
• Troubleshoot CNC programs, machine malfunctions and error messages.
• Communicate with appropriate persons immediately upon discovery of potential problems and work to solve problems promptly and logically.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and threading operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Employed conducts background check, drug screening, and e-verification.
• High School Diploma, GED and/or Technical School Graduate with concentration CNC Mill and Lathe operations or industry recognized certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with Okuma (OSP) and/or Fanuc controls preferred.
• CAM system experience preferred.

Feature CAM experience greatly preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of technical drawings is required.
• Proficient in use of measuring equipment such as various micrometers, indicators, and calipers.
• Must understand shop math/algebra/trigonometry.
• Due to the nature of the job, able to read, write, and have a working knowledge of English.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Conceptual skills.
• Process improvement.
• Verbal communication.
• Functional and technical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time Salary:

$21.60 - $32.00 per hour All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (including pregnancy), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. For instructions on how to apply, please click on the green apply button.