CNC Machinist Swiss Programmer

Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:

Manufactures products by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; organizing and monitoring work flow. The machinist should be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs. The goal is to ensure that production processes deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner.

Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role

• Reads part blueprints and part documentation to understand machining parameters and program; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Determines the process for machining the work-piece from print to part
• Selects, aligns, and secures work holding, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on CNC Swiss machines
• Operates machine by loading and unloading parts and/or raw material and utilizing machine control panel
• Adjusts chucks, tools, attachments, collets, and vices as needed to maintain part quality and productivity
• Calculates and sets program to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit program
• Maintains specifications by observing operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, replacing worn tools, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Verifies conformance of finished work-piece to specifications using proper measurement tools and equipment
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or program
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs
• Confers with engineers, production manager, production supervisor, or others to resolve machining problems
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by properly using all PPE, tools, equipment, and resources; maintains compliance with established policies and procedures
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational quality standards

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Core Values that Apply to All Positions:

• Safety Focused
• Tenacity
• Hard Work
• Selflessness • Teamwork
• Peaceful Coexistence
• Patience
• Perseverance

Equipment Used:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing systems/cabinets and fax machines.

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

• The employee is regularly exposed to an office and manufacturing environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments, such as safety glasses.
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.
• Travel: Limited, less than 5%