CNC Machinist III

Principal Activities

• Review the work order requirements and drawings, obtain fixtures and tools for preparation.
• Set up and operate 4 & 5 axis CNC to perform a variety of machining operations per engineering drawings to meet daily production requirements to trace complex profiles requiring changes in set-up, speeds, feeds and tool angles.
• Set up and operate manual lathes/mills to perform a variety of machining operations i.e. perform single point threading per engineering drawings to meet daily production requirements
• Use manual tools to debur and degrease.
• Set-up and/or operate various drill presses, punch press involving drilling, taping, reaming, countersinking.
• Use jigs and fixtures, block or shim parts to level and align the irregular shaped parts.
• Check for concentricity, formed sections, steps or shoulder to close +/- tolerances of 0.001" or less for faulty operation or defective material.
• Improvise machine set-up to perform non-standard type of work.
• Provide solutions in the absence of standard work holding devices and tooling.
• Rework quality issues into acceptable standards.
• Train entry level machinist.
• Report any problems or difficulties to the supervisor.
• Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition & 6S.
• Following safety procedures and policies.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Work with tooling vendors/MEs to optimize tooling.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 6~8 years of experience in machining
• Able to set up and operate 4 & 5 axis CNC
• Advanced knowledge of G codes and M codes
• Able to read complex drawings and blueprints, calculate or determine dimensions not given. i.e. true position, datum points, etc.
• Able to work independently and do own set-ups.
• Able to use measuring equipment, including CMM, optical comparator etc.
• Data input skills / computer skills.
• Advanced PLC knowledge of controller to edit, write, trouble shoot programs.
• Knowledge of operating manual secondary equipment, drill press, saw, punch press, etc.
• Have the advanced knowledge to hold tolerance +/- 0.0001.
• Advanced knowledge of various metals to optimize tooling to OEM specifications.
• Advanced mathematical ability.
• Proficiency in problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• EHS awareness.
• Flexibility in shift times.
• Flexibility in working overtime.

Education

• HS Diploma/GED or equivalent Associate's / Technical Degree (two years) is preferred.

Other

• US Citizen

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer