CNC Swiss Machinist (3rd Shift)

Summary: 

As a CNC Swiss Lathe Machinist you will produce industrial and medical parts by programming, setting up, and operating a CNC Swiss Lathe; maintains quality and safety standards; keeps records and maintains equipment supplies by performing the following duties. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.


• Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances.


• Programs CNC machines and lathes by entering instructions, including zeros and reference points.


• Sets tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches


• Calculates requirements including basic math and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.


• Loads machine by lifting stock into position.


• Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards.


• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing.


• Documents actions by completing production and quality logsPlans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available.

• Operate cleaning equipment (vapor degreaser, etc.)


• Operate multiple machines at one time.


• Operate state-of-the-art inspection equipment.


• Monitor product quality and adhere to dimensional compliance.


• Record daily production data.


• Contribute toward continuous improvement.


• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications.

 Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.


• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.


• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.


• Process Improvement


• Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, ability to anticipate, think ahead and plan.


• Ability to work in a team, strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills.

 Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education and/or Experience

• Equivalent to high school education or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Prior CNC Swiss Lathe experience preferred

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to perform repetitive tasks. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Work near moving mechanical parts.


• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.