The CNC Machinist is responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Adhere to production schedules by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, material specifications, locations, and machining parameters, and interpret complex geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Effectively operate CNC machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches. Apply basic math, geometry, trigonometry, and proving parts to determine calculating requirements, using G-code and/or conversational programming, as needed.
- Correctly set-up CNC machines by programming, editing, installing, and adjusting tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, and indicating parts with minimal to no assistance.
- Safely load raw material by lifting stock into position, and verify setting by measuring positions, first-run part and sample work pieces, and adhering to international standards.
- Ensure part(s) specifications by observing drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning, and facing. Take measurements to identify malfunctions, apply troubleshooting techniques, as needed, and take corrective measures by adjusting and editing existing programs, and replacing worn tools.