Job Responsibilities
- High level knowledge and training with CNC machine operations and programming
- 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).
Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock;
verifying receipt of stock.
Programs / edits mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches;
calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers;
indicating vices; tramming heads.
- Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations;
- taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools;
adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Background & Skills
Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Supply Management, Tooling, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail, Judgment :
Education and / or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Preferred Qualifications :
- Associate’s Degree or Vocational Certificate in CNC Machining or Industrial Technology; and 1-2 years of experience
- or; 3-5 years or equivalent experience