GC CNC Machinist (2nd shift)

Position Description

Sets up and operates Computer Numerical Control machines to perform various functions, such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, and broaching of metallic and nonmetallic workpieces, utilizing knowledge of machine tool capabilities, machinability of materials, and shop math.

Overtime is generally optional, however, mandatory overtime is required (i.e.>8 hours daily and/or >40 hour work weeks. Assist in personnel training as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.
• Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work piece on machine.
• Assembles cutting tools in tool holders and positions tool holders in machine spindles as specified, using hand tools, or insert cutting tools in specified machine magazines.
• Loads control media, such as tape, card, or disk, in machine controller or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from data base.
• Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors, such as cutting depth, speed, feed and coolant flow.
• Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.
• Stops machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Discusses control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems.
• Inspects and measures parts for conformance to blueprint.
• Normally works in tolerances of +/-.001 or less.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as dull or broken cutting tools