We are seeking an Experienced Machinist to join our team! You will operate and repair a variety of machines and mechanical instruments.

Responsibilities:

• Operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
• Modify parts and materials to improve overall production
• Test completed equipment to detect and remove defects
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery
• Calculate dimensions and tolerance using measuring instruments

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Previous experience in machinery or other related fields
• Familiarity machine tools and equipment
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Read blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations.
• Selects, positions, and secures tool in toolholder (chuck, collet, or toolpost). Change tools, adjust heights and tool comps to maintain required quality output of machine.
• Inspect products during the machining operation to determine if parts meet specifications, complying with established standards and methods for inspection, testing, evaluation and calibration.
• Moves controls to position tool and workpiece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.
• Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine, and turns handwheel to feed tool to workpiece or vice versa, and engages feed.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; reports need for machine repairs.
• Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools such as welding machines and flame-cutting equipment.
• Understand and comply with company policy safety guidelines, quality systems requirements and housekeeping standards.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 5-10 years’ experience setting up CNC machine tools including 4 and 5 axis capability
• Experience editing CNC machine programs and writing basic programs