Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a CNC Mill & Lathe Setup Machinist, working on 1st or 2nd shift, with opportunities for full-time and part-time roles. In this vital position, you will be responsible for setting up, and operating CNC milling or lathe machines and to produce precision metal components. Your expertise in machining tools, blueprint interpretation, and measurement will ensure high-quality production standards are met consistently. This role offers an energetic environment where your mechanical skills and attention to detail drive manufacturing excellence.
Responsibilities
- Set up CNC milling machines and/or lathes, including loading tooling, fixtures, and raw materials according to detailed blueprints and specifications.
- Interpret mechanical blueprints and technical drawings, ensuring precise measurement using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Conduct quality inspections during and after machining processes to verify dimensions and tolerances in accordance with GD&T standards.
- Perform manual machining tasks when necessary to support production or troubleshoot machining issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area while adhering to safety protocols; utilize hand tools, power tools, grinders, and other machining equipment safely.
- Troubleshoot machine issues promptly to minimize downtime; adjust setups as needed for optimal performance.
- Collaborate with team members on tooling selection, machine calibration, and process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
- Work within close tolerances on CNC mills and lathes
- Meet daily production goals
- Use precision measuring equipment to ensure quality standards are met
- Perform advanced set-ups with indicating, leveling, clamping, and blocking
- Operates the CNC machines under little or no supervision.
- Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines
- Position and secure work pieces on machines by using holding devices
- Remove and measure work pieces from machines
- To understand and ensure that parts must conform to specifications by reading engineer drawing and using measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers and microscopes
- Operate and perform all machine set ups and troubleshoot all tooling issues to produce high quality component parts and perform maintenance on the machine and tooling used.
- Perform quality inspection of components
- Read and interpret prints, routing, layouts, and related documents to produce component parts that meet design specifications in order to satisfy company quality standards.
- Set-up and operate all jobs routed to the assigned machines with no assistance and meet the production standard required for the given department.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and most machine repairs on assigned machines, and maintain proper coolant levels and concentrations on a daily basis.
- Troubleshoot all machine and tooling problems and correct as necessary
- Experience
- Proven experience operating CNC milling machines and lathes in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of CNC G-code programming, M-code functions, and CAM software such as SolidWorks or CAD systems for part design interpretation.
- Familiarity with Mazatrol controls and electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a plus.
- Ability to read mechanical blueprints accurately and interpret GD&T specifications for precision measurement.
- Mechanical aptitude with understanding of machining tools, tooling setup, manual machining techniques, and metalworking processes.
- Experience with measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, bore gauges, dial indicators, and other precision instruments for quality control purposes.
- Basic math skills necessary for calculating measurements and machine offsets; strong attention to detail is essential.
- Knowledge of safety procedures related to machine setup and operation in a manufacturing setting.
QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints
- Must be adept at using micrometers, snap gauges and other dimensional evaluation tools
- Must have a strong mechanical ability with solid experience in the field
- Must have high school diploma or GED
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours, ability to lift and carry 100 pounds, able to work with some chemicals
- Must have strong math skills and be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
- Must be 18 years or over
- Must be a US citizen, Green Card, or status approved by US Government for ITAR manufacturing and able to acquire security clearance
- No felony record (required by ATF)
- Must be able to do other duties as assigned
Full-time Schedule:
Shift 1: Monday - Thursday, 6 am-4:30 pm, 4/10
Shift 2 (night): Monday - Thursday, 4:00 pm -2 am , 4/10
Shift 3 (weekend): Friday - Sunday, 6 am - 6:00 pm (3/36 *40 hrs paid)
Part-Time Schedule:
Shift 4 (other): ***see management***
Work Environment: (*)
The work environment for this job is a manufacturing shop floor, which is heated and air conditioned. The noise level is usually high due to industrial machines. This position requires frequent walking, frequent standing, frequent lifting, lifting heavy objects, as well as sitting at a desk.
Physical Demands: (*)
The position requires that the employee is regularly required to stand, move, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use entire body as wells as fingers and hands. The employee is regularly required to life, stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Specific physical abilities include abilities to move items in all directions with body, hands, and fingers.
*Note: Both the Physical Demand and Work Environment sections are required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA
Job Type: Full-time or Part - time
Job Type: 1st or 2nd shift
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Join us in producing top-tier components by leveraging your technical skills in CNC machining! We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their expertise in a fast-paced environment dedicated to manufacturing excellence.
Pay: $26.79 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Able to read aerospace drawing
Work Location: In person
