CNC Machinist - J622
IDj-622
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
This position supports daily production by setting up and operating CNC and conventional machining equipment to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The role requires a strong quality-focused and continuous improvement mindset and involves working with a variety of materials, components, and special customer-specific setups.
Duties:
Including but not limited to:
Including but not limited to:
- Set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers.
- Assist with daily production scheduling and machine setup.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, machining sequences, and setup requirements.
- Measure, mark, and scribe materials and workpieces as guides for machining.
- Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on mills, lathes, drill presses, and other equipment.
- Calculate and set machining parameters including speed, feed, coolant flow, depth of cut, and angles, or input and edit CNC control programs.
- Start and monitor machine operations, identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions, and make necessary adjustments.
- Perform trial runs to verify machine accuracy and program integrity.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
- Assemble machined components into complete assemblies and verify alignment and dimensions.
- Build fixtures for drilling, milling, and turning applications.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, programming, and other personnel to resolve machining or assembly issues.
- Review and verify the accuracy of engineering, sales, and manufacturing documentation to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Communicate required changes or corrections to appropriate departments to maintain consistency with customer expectations.
Support, implement, and sustain 5S initiatives and continuous improvement goals. - Uphold quality, safety, environmental, and core value standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Machine or Tool and Die Technology, completion of a certified apprenticeship program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of manufacturing or job shop experience.
- Proven ability to set up and operate both conventional and CNC equipment.
- Experience working in a quality-driven manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation and procedures.
- Proficiency in applying mathematical concepts including geometry, trigonometry, fractions, ratios, and tolerances.
- Ability to apply common sense reasoning to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.
Core Competencies:
- Technical proficiency and continuous skill development
- Attention to detail and design accuracy
- Quality focus and commitment to continuous improvement
- Problem-solving and sound judgment
- Teamwork, professionalism, and adaptability
- Customer focus and ethical conduct
- Time management, planning, and organizational skills
- Safety awareness and compliance
- Initiative, dependability, and accountability
Minimum Tool Requirements:
Employees must supply standard machinist tools including, but not limited to, scales, calipers, micrometers, combination squares, gauges, punches, indicators, hand tools, measuring instruments, reference manuals, and a roll-around toolbox. Safety glasses, drills, and taps are provided.
Technical Capabilities:
A qualified machinist must be able to:
A qualified machinist must be able to:
- Perform single-point threading for internal, external, and tapered pipe threads.
- Calculate speeds, feeds, and chip loads for turning, boring, and milling operations.
- Understand tooling geometry and surface finish requirements.
- Sharpen drills and cutting tools, including carbide and high-speed steel.
- Machine parts accurately to print across a variety of jobs.
- Develop and document machining procedures, including workholding and process steps.
- Understand shop equipment terminology and machining processes.
- Compensate for tool deflection and maintain consistency.
- Perform layout and measurement of bolt circles, slots, and coordinates.
- Select appropriate tooling and measuring instruments for each job.
- Apply tolerance fits accurately.
- Use a machinist handbook to reference required machining data.
Disclaimer: Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.