CNC Machinist III

CNC Machinist III – Baldwin Park, CA

DESCRIPTION:

Machinist III is responsible for performing detailed and complex setups in machines with major emphasis in accuracy, consistency and quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Performs complex setups and operates a variety of machines, tools and other equipment (with major focus on lathes, mills, grinders, honing machines, drill presses, but may also include hydraulic or pneumatic presses, bench grinders, deburring and polishing tools, and manual operations) to produce parts per instructions, blueprints or other technical drawings.
• Properly maintains and performs minor routine maintenance to machines utilized.
• Evaluates parts or material by measuring with appropriate instruments and may perform simple testing to validate parts or material conforms to requirements.
• Documents information as required per the work instruction or as instructed and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor, lead, and/or engineer.
• Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to all safety procedures and protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Supports area organization and fosters a continuous improvement mindset.
• Adheres to the company's policies and promotes a healthy and positive work culture.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of recent working experience in CNC Lathe.
• Completion of a 2 year technical/trade school in machining (preferred).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be able to interpret Blueprints and have a good understanding of GD&T.
• A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, strong multitasking ability, and an interest in learning new skills/technologies required.
• MUST be well organized, works well with others and flexible.
• Broad skill set who is not afraid to tackle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of tooling speeds and feeds offsets and minor program changes.
• Ability to prove out programs.
• Setup, program, and operate two CNC Lathes (Okuma).
• Perform tool adjustment as required.
• Work with Engineering to make tooling.
• Able to use inspections tool to inspect parts.
• Must read, write and speak English.