2nd Shift CNC Machinist

mestek; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

mestek is seeking a machinist to operate manually controlled and CNC machines, producing precision parts for machines and tools in a production setting. The role includes programming CNC mills and lathes, reading blueprints, and performing routine maintenance to ensure quality and uptime.

The candidate should be skilled in interpreting drawings, setting up machines, and working with teams to resolve machining issues, while adhering to safety regulations and documenting actions in the internal

Qualifications

• Ability to plan daily machining by studying blueprints and plans.
• Proficient reading and interpretation of blueprints and specifications.
• Experience operating CNC mills and lathes in a production environment.
• Commitment to safety procedures and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plan each day's machining by studying blueprints, engineering plans, and materials.
• Analyze information and find solutions to problems.
• Program CNC mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points.
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations.
• Adhere to safety procedures and regulations for safe operations.
• Maintain equipment by performing preventive maintenance.

Skills

Operate CNC Mills

Operate CNC Lathes

Blueprint Reading

Detail-Oriented

Team Player

Self-Starter

Driver's License

Production CNC Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

Essential Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and program CNC mills or lathe.
• Proficient computer and technical skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Detail oriented.
• Team player.
• Self-starter.
• 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.