WHAT YOU'LL DO
Obtain and maintain required Operator Authorizations– Demonstrate competency and maintain authorization to operate precision equipment according to company standards.
Develop and validate CNC programs – Create, edit, and verify CNC programs while configuring complex fixturing for CNC and manual machines to meet production requirements.
Configure machine parameters to specification – Set machine origins, work offsets, and tool lengths in accordance with technical specifications to ensure accurate production runs.
Execute work to technical specifications – Perform machining operations according to blueprints, material specifications, method sheets, and written work instructions to deliver quality components.
Machine components to required tolerances – Produce parts meeting exact dimensional specifications, including squareness, concentricity, parallelism, and surface finish requirements.
Collaborate with Engineering on production optimization – Work with Engineering on custom projects and process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and capability.
Prepare and validate machine setups – Select, configure, and load tooling; perform first-piece inspections and validate setup accuracy prior to production runs.
Perform quality inspections– Conduct in-process and final inspections of components using precision measurement instruments including micrometers and calipers to verify conformance to specifications.
Provide technical guidance to production staff – Train and support fellow machinists on setup procedures, best practices, and job-specific requirements.
Maintain equipment reliability – Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshoot CNC equipment issues to ensure consistent production capability.
Document production activities – Record labor transactions and complete required production and quality documentation using company computer systems.