Machinist

Job Description:

This position is primarily responsible for programming, set up and operation of machines such as CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, CNC router, manual chop saws and manual servicing area to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces by performing the following duties personally or through the direction of the Machining/Fabrication Supervisor.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read/view 3D model, blueprints 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
• Programs, selects, positions, and secures tools in toolholders (chuck, collet, or tool post)
• Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures
• Programs machine(s) to position tool and workpiece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications
• Responsible for first piece article inspection
• Responsible for checking quality of parts produced versus print/model prior to releasing to the receiving department