CNC Machinist III

Position SummaryThe CNC Machinist III produces machined parts by operating, setting up computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.May be required to perform some programming. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet’s principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.Principle ResponsibilitiesOperate, set up, and could program CNC mills, Wire EDM's, and CNC lathes within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawingsPropose new production Set ups and change offsets/tooling in machines as part of the new setupPerform difficult CNC Machinist work including progressive machining of a variety of parts and different metals where very close tolerances must be maintainedRead and evaluate blueprints or specificationsTroubleshoot and understand CNC programs and processesImprove and produce work InstructionsAssist Engineering with redesigning fixtures to increase quality standards and productivity, change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wearEnsure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting readingsPropose adjusted speeds and feeds for different machining requirementsPerform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedulePerform hand finishingAlways Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cardsEnsure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issuesAchieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivityRecord all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking systemIdentify and support Continuous Improvement activitiesIdentify and escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as requiredMaintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work areaPerforms other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisorQualification RequirementsCredentials/Experience:High School diploma or general education degree (GED)5+ years CNC Machining experienceExperience/Educational/Training Preferred:Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferredGCSE/NVQ Maths and English is desirable (UK only)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to operate, set up, and maintain a CNC MachineAbility to run multiple CNC MachinesAbility to set up, adjust offsets and operate and run development and production jobsAbility to program with some level of supervisionSolid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count recordsEffective at planning, prioritizing, and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescalesAble to read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructionsProven record of quality, on-time production runsDemonstrable commitment to safety alwaysAttention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged periodPositive attitude, reliable, and a team playerProblem solving abilityGood communication skills, written and verbalSolid computer skillsAbility to train new or lower-level machinistOther RequirementsWork EnvironmentThe 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.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand.The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.Travel RequirementsNoAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA):Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with DisabilitiesThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.