2nd Shift Swiss CNC Machinist

PRECISION MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PRECISION MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES is seeking an Advanced Machinist responsible for operating and assisting with programming production machines, ensuring product quality and providing expertise in machining operations. This role requires a high level of skill and autonomy, with the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions independently.

Key duties include setting up machines, following quality procedures, and supporting process improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Nonessential skills: Previous machining, Blueprint reading, Understanding and application of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Power up machines, zero return axis to home, assist with setup on machines for production runs.
• Follow and develop quality procedures, identify dimensions and check using in-process inspection sheet.
• Make precise offsets to tools or work positions to achieve dimensionally acceptable products.
• Understand surface finish requirements and optimize machining parameters.
• Maintain and verify material, size, quantity and notes in production travelers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Machining basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Advanced Machinist is responsible for operating and assisting with programming production machines, ensuring product quality, and providing expertise in machining operations. This role requires a high level of skill and autonomy, with the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions independently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. For assigned area and products:

• Power up machines, zero return axis to the home position, and assist with set up on machines for production runs.
• Follow and develop quality procedures, identify all dimensions established at the machining operation, and check established dimensions using the in-process inspection sheet.
• Make precise offsets to tools or work positions to achieve dimensionally acceptable products.
• Understand and meet surface finish requirements, change tools as needed to maintain the finish, and optimize machining parameters.
• Utilize and maintain shop travelers in production to verify correct material, size, quantity, and any additional notes or work instructions that differ from the customer print.
• Execute and refine start-up procedures following machine crashes or major tool breakages, minimizing downtime.
• Support and lead workplace organization efforts, including removing and storing fixtures, vices, and stops after jobs, replacing tooling and small tools in designated areas, and maintaining clean and organized workstations.
• Follow and improve procedures for time reporting and scrap reporting via data collection to provide accurate job costing data.
• Adhere to and enforce prescribed safety procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior machinists and provide technical support to the production team.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and implement new machining techniques and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS (not necessary but preferred):

• Previous machining.
• Blueprint reading.
• Understanding and application of GD&T.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS

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.

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and up to 50 lbs on a daily basis.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours per day.