CNC Machinist

Job Description:  Primary Functions:The primary functions of a Class 1 Machinist is to help the MET or MEM in producing good product, safely and to learn and progress in their technical abilities.Working consists of pulling materials, measuring a machine part, entering data into Sponge, making a machine offset, cleaning the machine parts through deburring and washing, cleaning the machine and surrounding area, performing machine maintenance or doing a complete set up. Idling watching the machine run is not one of these functions. Machine Operation:• Capable of working in a superior manner with no direct supervision. Class 1 Machinists should feel comfortable as problem solvers and must be able to find solutions quickly and easily.• Operates two or three machines during normal production.• Identifies different types of tooling such as drills, end mills, reamers and inserts and know how to properly use them.• Recognizes broken and/or worn tooling. Sharpens/replaces and resets tools in an efficient manner.• Maintains production goals through attention to the machining process from start to finish. Ensures that material, tooling is ready at the machine when needed. Parts should be inspected, deburred, properly tagged and moved to the next operation in an efficient manner. • Assists Class 2 Machinists in accomplishing the same. Verifies estimated versus actual cycle times as well as Sponge cycle time and other Sponge inputs as required. Documents on SS, send to CR.• Ensures that parts are efficiently and accurately processed according to requirements, moved to the next operation.• Maintains a high level of attention to machine operations. Notifies the PTL of any mechanical problems.• Uses measuring and inspection equipment, and inspects parts accurately to the ten-thousandths, (0.0001), of an inch. Develops ways to inspect parts more efficiently.• Strives to understand the operation and machining capabilities of the equipment. Works with the cell PTL to advance knowledge in this area.• Maintains visual perception of a finished product and the ability to recognize an out of tolerance surface finish, burrs or any other machining defects. Maintains a high attention to detail.• Manufactures a finished part and takes responsibility for the accuracy of the end product.• Performs routine maintenance on machines before, during and after a production run and diagnoses machine troubles as needed, notifies the PTL of any mechanical problems.• Reads and follows the steps of a designated program completely. Understands the concepts of surface feed, feed rates, geometry, G codes, offsets and other CNC programming functions.• Performs tooling offsets in the X, Y & Z axes and sets or adjusts cutter compensation to ensure precise machining.• Assists PTL with machine break-down and setup. Follows the Change-Over Procedures and completes this process unassisted. Verifies that Class 2 Machinists working in their cell follow the same procedures.• Assists in providing leadership and training to all Class 2 Machinists and Machinist Assistants. Must act as a role model and lead by example.• Updates the Shop Schedule part counts every three hours as required. Qualifications:o High school diploma required or equivalent experience.o At least three (3) years CNC machining experience working several machines simultaneously.o Experience working with Mazak Lathes/Machining Centers or Star Swiss Style Lathes.o Experience producing parts once machines are set without support from engineering.o Experience in mentoring and coaching Class 2 Machinists and Manufacturing Assistants.o Strong commitment to detail and error-free performance.o Have a mechanical aptitude. (specific to manufacturing floor employees)o Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi task.o Able to work with minimal supervision, both alone and in teams.