Job Details

Machinist / CNC Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Tooling Shop Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Hourly Non-Exempt

ROLE: Responsible for making tooling parts and revisions through the programming, setup, and operation of various CNC machinery, assisting in manual machining, assisting in tooling repairs, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and working with minimal supervision.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Programming vertical CNC mills with Mastercam
• Programming CNC lathes with Mazatrol
• Setup and operate CNC mills
• Setup and operate CNC lathes
• Assist with trim tool repairs
• Assist with mold base repairs
• Assist with plug base repairs
• Machining with various manual machinery
• Produce accurate tooling service and machining records
• Daily housekeeping
• Deep cleaning for various audits and/or visits
• Assisting in machinery maintenance

• Demonstrate ability to participate in departmental and interdepartmental communication and teamwork
• Demonstrate effective and diplomatic written and verbal communication
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, meet scheduled and/or emergency deadlines without loss of composure

• Demonstrate ability to operate vertical and horizontal band saws
• Demonstrate ability to operate a fork truck
• Demonstrate ability to operate parts cleaners and dry ice blasters
• Demonstrate the ability to operate the sand blasting cabinet
• Demonstrate ability to operate disc sander and pencil grinder
• Demonstrate ability to accurately read any needed measuring equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to read and follow direction from blueprints, sketches, or copying sample parts
• Demonstrate ability to operate manual and automatic surface grinders
• Demonstrate the ability to operate manual mills and lathes
• Demonstrate ability to operate overhead bridge cranes and jib cranes
• Demonstrate ability to operate various hand tools and magnetic base drills
• Demonstrate ability to operate hydraulic press and arbor press
• Demonstrate ability to assist with the tear down, repair, and reassemble various form tools and trim tools to specs.
• Demonstrate ability to assist in determining root causes of tooling issues
• Demonstrate the ability to create 3D wireframe CNC programs with Mastercam
• Demonstrate ability to create CNC turning programs with Mazatrol
• Demonstrate ability to set up and operate CNC mills
• Demonstrate ability to set up and operate CNC lathes

• Tape Measure
• 12" Scale
• 6" Dial Calipers
• 0"-3" Outside Diameter mics
• Hex key (Allen wrenches) wrench set 0.050"-3/8"
• Adjustable wrench (Crescent wrench) 8", 10", or 12"
• 0005" test indicator
• Edge finder
• Dead blow hammer
• 0"-3" depth mic
• Pair of precision 1-2-3 blocks
• Hex key socket set 5/32"-3/8"
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 1" travel indicator
• Attainment of additional tools will be necessary during tenure

• Can demonstrate ability to prioritize multi-task duties without loss of efficiency or composure
• Demonstrates ability to manage time properly for efficient and effective results
• Demonstrate ability to complete tasks within expected time frames

• Demonstrate ability to maintain accurate records for all tooling service history and data collection
• Demonstrate ability to make parts to specification
• Demonstrate ability to service tooling to required specification

• Demonstrate ability to comply with major Federal and State industrial safety regulations and industry and professional standards
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures

• High School diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of related work experience
• Any mechanical aptitude training or machining education is a plus
• Any CNC operation or programming training or education is a plus
• Will be trained and certified for fork truck operation

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Visually I read various postings, bulletin boards, and computer monitors/screens
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
• Possess adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment