Machinist

Primary Purpose of Position: 

Optimizes utilization of machines, equipment, and personnel to highest efficiency.  Program, setup tooling and operation of CNC milling machines.  Supports production machining and finishing needs.   

Essential Functions: 

• Programs CNC milling machines. 

• Performs tooling machining. 

• Provides manufacturing support and machines production parts. 

• Coordinates workload to meet production requirements. 

• Provides machine/process design and improvements to increase productivity and decrease scrap/re-work. 

• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions. 

• Visualizes parts/equipment from sketches or oral direction. 

• Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities of new equipment. 

• Operates manual machines, lathes, mill, grinding equipment, water jet equipment. 

• Trains others in machining environment 

• Maintains machine tools and capital equipment. 

• Assists with repair of capital equipment. 

• Manages job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace. 

• Dealt with Haas, OKK, Okuma

Additional Functions: 

• Other duties as assigned 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of quality systems and QC methods; LEAN Manufacturing preferred 

• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions of the machinist trade 

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 

• Ability to follow established policies and procedures, work independently & in team environment. 

• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship.  

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English language. 

• Ability to read and understand technical data, blueprints, engineering sketches, etc. 

• Ability to perform gas and electric welding. 

Preferred Education/Experience  

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree  

• Vocational or on-the-job training in machine operations & CNC programming 

• Any combination of the experience, education, training, and requirements listed herein which provide an equivalent background to perform the work of this position may be considered by management. 

Reporting: 

• Direct report to Production Manager 

• Works independently and as part of a team. 

• May provide lead direction to the work of subordinates.