2nd Shift CNC Machinist

Mestek, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a skilled Machinist to operate CNC mills and lathes, read blueprints, and maintain precise parts while following safety protocols. The role emphasizes teamwork and accurate documentation on shift changes.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong technical skills, and the ability to program and operate machines in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Operates and programs CNC mills or lathes in a production setting.
• Reads blueprints and ensures parts meet specifications.
• Maintains safety procedures and quality standards.
• Requires high school diploma and valid driver’s license.
• Production background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan each day's machining by studying blueprints and materials.
• Analyze information to determine best machining solutions.
• Program CNC mills and lathes with precise coordinates and references.
• Maintain specifications through drilling, grooving, turning, knurling, and threading.
• Adhere to safety procedures for safe operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Document and communicate actions to maintain shift continuity.

Skills

Operate CNC mills and lathes

Proficient computer skills

Read blueprints

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Job description

A machinist will operate manually controlled and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools such as lathes and milling machines, to cut and produce precision parts for machines, instruments, and tools. They control the machinery that produces the speed and cuts to create a specific part. The machinist will also be responsible for performing basic maintenance on the machines and replacing dull or aged parts as necessary.

• Plans for each day's machining by studying blueprints, engineering plans, and materials.
• Analyzes information and finds the best solutions to problems.
• Programs CNC mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations.
• Adhering to safety procedures and regulations to ensure safe operations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions in our internal electronic system.
• Confers with engineers, production, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Location(s)

Requirements

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and program CNC mills or lathe.
• Proficient computer and technical skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Detail oriented.
• Team player.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Experience operating CNC mills and lathes in a production environment.

Physical Demands

The individual will regularly be required to stand. The individual will frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The individual will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.