Standard Job Description

• Follows instructions to machine, fabricate, or assemble parts to print and operation sheet specifications using conventional, CNC, and sheet metal machines including saws, riveters, fasteners, setters, presses, spot welders, and hand tools including grinders, Helicoil installation tools, etc.
• Interprets CAD data, prints and sketches with regard to fabrication and can follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Performs secondary operations during the machine cycle such as deburring and straightening
• Inspects parts as they are produced using standard gages, micrometers, indicators, vernier calipers, depth gages, and other measuring devices, to ensure conformity to specifications
• Inspects cutting tools for wear to ensure the quality of parts, reports worn tools to the supervisor or set up person, and makes adjustments during production run as required to maintain quality parts and to keep the machine running
• Maintains coolant levels to ensure a steady supply of coolant/cutting fluids to the machine
• Maintains workstation/cell in organized manner and in compliance with any applicable safety standards
• Receives and, when assigned, provides cross-training for other tasks related to department functions and procedures
• Recommends and executes changes to achieve process improvements and/or cycle time reductions
• Performs minor preventive maintenance to equipment
• Works in time-critical situations in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where programs, setups, and tooling are constantly changing and interact effectively with associates & management as priorities shift
• Performs other job-related duties as required by management
• Physical condition allowing:
  a. Lifting 50 pounds
  b. Standing, sitting, bending, walking, 10+ hours per day
  c. Personal protective equipment including Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and wearing a respirator when required
• Selects and installs proper cutting tools, and zeroes in the machine to control. Shapes and installs proper cutting tools select proper tool offsets to meet quality standards and make other necessary setup adjustments
• Selects and loads proper CNC program in machine control to insure proper operation of the machine
• Inspects set up parts prior to submission to inspection for approval to the fullest and most practical extent possible
• Assists in providing feedback on prescribed processes, fixturing, and tooling to Manufacturing Engineers to ensure that off-line engineering is complete and optimize efficiency before online
  operations are performed
• Analyzes machining results and performance targets with budgeted times and communicates shift targets for jobs to be run in production
• Investigates “out of specification” problems in machining processes and work with ME’s and programmers to resolve such issues
• Provides technical support to Manufacturing personnel when necessary
• Sets up CNC machines per blueprints or customer requirements
• Verifies gages and inspection equipment required are correct and appropriate for the task
• Verifies NC code during execution of setup
• Pre-sets and installs proper cutting tools select proper speeds, feeds, and depth of cut where applicable to maintain the proper quantity and quality standards
• Edits CNC programs
• Responsible for set up and operation of one or more computer numerical controlled machining centers for both horizontal and vertical machines. Performs such operations as drilling, milling, boring, & tapping, etc. on any and all types of work within the scope of the machine
• Adheres to safety guidelines and the correct procedures for performing tasks to prevent personal injury or damage to product and/or equipment

Basic Qualifications

 Understands the cutting properties of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals
 5 years, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized training in
specific aspects of job functions and with demonstrated ability to meet production time
standards with minimal defects
 Sets up CNC machines per blueprints or customer requirements for mid to high complexity
parts
 Knowledge of basic shop math (metric conversion and arithmetic)
 Experience as CNC operator in multiple machine cellular manufacturing operation
 Must be able to support a flexible work schedule supporting overtime, off-Fridays, weekends,
and/or alternate shifts to support product schedules as required
 Experience working successfully in a team environment
 Able to work safely with cleaning chemicals and solvents
 Good oral and written communication skills
 Proficient in use of Measuring Equipment and able to verify conformance of machined work
piece to specifications
 Proficient in reading and understanding complex mechanical blueprints
 Experience in selection and installation of proper cutting tools, and zeroing the machine to
control. Experience in shaping and installing proper cutting tools and selecting proper tool
offsets to meet quality standards and make other necessary setup adjustments
 Must know M & G code to be able to edit & trouble shoot CNC program at machine
 Must know M & G code to be able to program a machine
 Proficient at GD&T
 Experience working/machining steel, aluminum and stainless steel with knowledge of
machining speeds and feeds required 

Desired Skills

 Experience in the development of, or redesign of, tooling and fixtures to improve quality or
reduce costs
 Excellent knowledge of tooling and cutting condition calculations; know proper use and
selection of different inserts, cutting tools and cutting tool geometries
 Excellent knowledge and application of GD&T
 Experience programming with GibbsCAM
 Experience with Solid Modeling
 Ability to perform complex calculations related to machining
 Knowledge of such tools as SAP, Command Media, Apriso, PAL, dPLM, Apriso, Microsoft
Office
 Demonstrated experience in mentoring/teaching of junior machinists