CNC Machinist
CNC MACHINIST
DEPARTMENT: TOOL ROOM
REPORTS TO: ENGINEERING AND TOOL ROOM MANAGER
SUMMARY: Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
· Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
· Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
· Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
· Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
· Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
· Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
· Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance. Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
· Write programs to manufacture components for CNC Lather and Mill.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization.
· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
· One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
AUTHORITY of this position allows the individual to:
· Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process and quality system.
· Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system.
· Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels and/or procedures.
· Verify the implementation of solutions.
Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.