Machinist Class B

About This Role

Operate and program manual and CNC machining centers to produce parts according to blueprints and specifications, ensuring high quality and precision.

Responsibilities

• Program, set-up, adjust, and operate manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining centers, lathes, and milling machines
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, and specifications to determine critical dimensions and tolerances
• Create programs from Engineering drawings for CNC machine tools
• Determine optimal procedures and proficiently operate manual and CNC machining to achieve required specifications
• Efficiently set-up and operate multiple CNC machining and turning centers to produce high quality parts
• Recall programs, determine edits and offsets, and make modifications to programs as required
• Constantly monitor parts production to ensure adherence to blueprint tolerances
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines
• Change and adjust tooling as required
• Shape, sharpen, set cutter, and adjust own tools to achieve desired print tolerance
• Set-up bore gauges and other inspection equipment
• Inspect own work at each step to enable timely continuance and ensure quality parts
• Demonstrate excellent productivity on a large variety of complicated parts
• Offer creative and innovative machining, tooling, and fixturing improvement solutions to supervision
• Complete all required paperwork including labor reporting and documentation of quality control and material movement
• Work safely and maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping
• Perform required Preventative Maintenance activities on machinery and/or equipment operated
• Perform work in lower classifications when assigned and assist in higher classifications

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience
• G.E.D. or High School Diploma
• CNC programming experience
• Knowledge and experience of machining practices and techniques
• Basic mechanical principles
• Shop mathematics
• Blueprint reading
• Measuring procedures-using precision measuring tools
• Knowledge of Rottler Acu-Rite CNC controls
• Forklift operation experience
• Knowledge of boring machines

Qualifications

• G.E.D. or High School Diploma
• Minimum of 1 year experience

Skills

* Required skills