CNC MACHINIST

Prudent Holdings USA, LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudent Holdings USA, LLC is seeking a CNC Machinist in Decatur, AL to operate CNC machines, interpret blueprints, and write CAM programs. You will set up machines, monitor tolerances, and perform QA during runs while collaborating with Engineering on prototypes and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC experience, familiarity with Fanuc controllers, and strong problem-solving skills to maintain precision and efficiency in production.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience operating CNC machines.
• Familiarity with programming and interpreting CNC interfaces, in particular Fanuc controllers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Values precision and enforces quality standards.
• Ability to understand G-code.
• Strong programming, problem solving, analytical, mathematical, mechanical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of geometry and basic Trig.
• Knowledge of setting up and running a cell environment.
• Leadership and organizational skills to meet daily demands for workflow.
• Strong working knowledge of tool offsets, speeds, and feeds for cutting various materials.
• Estimate time and materials for machine jobs, strong time management skills.
• At least three years of lathe-related experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Create product blueprints and drawings with GD&T specs.
• Design jigs, fixtures and templates to aid production.
• Write and edit CNC programs manually.
• Use CAM software to program new jobs.
• Maintain tight tolerances within .0005.
• Assist Engineering on first runs and prototypes.
• Plan machine operations and production goals.
• Perform QA on first part and during runs.
• Detect defects and report issues to management.
• Prevent mistakes and improve processes.
• Monitor machines to prevent malfunctions.
• Coordinate with Procurement for supplies and logistics.
• Use speeds and feeds to maximize tool life and part quality.
• Use macros to set alarms on CNC machines.
• Follow and improve established practices.
• Evaluate experimental procedures for efficiency.
• Adhere to safety, maintenance, and cleanliness guidelines.
• Perform routine machine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly maintenance tasks.

Skills

CNC machine operation

G-code interpretation

Problem solving

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Lathe experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controllers

CAM software

Job description

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CNC MACHINIST

Full Time Manual Labor Decatur, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4279

JOB PURPOSE

The CNC machinist will aid our company in its mission to deliver custom metal parts of superior quality at incredible prices. As one of our CNC machine operators, you will interpret client specifications, prepare tooling/measurement instruments, set up the CNC machine, understand and enter offsets and other related preparations, and operate the CNC machine to create high quality parts. You will make critical contributions to our company’s reputation, ensuring the excellence of our products by following inspection protocols and detecting errors before products are released.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads and interprets blueprints. Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Create product blueprints and drawings with detailed GD&T specifications for products and tooling designs.
• Ability to design jigs, fixtures, multi-part holdings and templates to assist with production efficiency.
• Ability to write and edit programs manually.
• Write programs using a CAM software on a computer based off specifications from Engineer Department. Program new jobs.
• Maintain strict tolerances of within .0005 plus or minus.
• Works with and assists Engineering Department with first run of parts and prototypes. Set up and run prototype parts on CNC machines.
• Plan machine operations and production goals, accounting for work orders, materials on hand, specifications, and machining parameters.
• Performs QA on first part and then periodically during run using calipers, height gauge, micrometers, depth gauges and gauge pins.
• Detect defects and checks for adherence to blueprint specifications. Reports defective materials, tooling, equipment, or questionable conditions to management.
• Correct mistakes immediately and takes measures to prevent it from happening again in the future.
• Closely monitor machines to prevent malfunctions or waste.
• Works with Procurement Management for supplies and logistics. Keeps track of material and supply inventories. Replacement tools, parts, and equipment.
• Effective utilization of speeds and feeds to get the max life from tools while making quality parts.
• Using Macro's to set alarms on CNC machines.
• Learn and use established practices, manual instructions and improve on them for subsequent operations to maximize department efficiency and productivity.
• Evaluates experimental procedures and recommend change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Adhere to preventative maintenance, safety procedure requirements and over all cleanliness.
• Make routine repair on machines using manual or past knowledge through experience.
• Performs all assigned machine shop operations.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning and tool replacement

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five years of experience operating CNC machines
• Comfortable using tools and maintaining machinery
• Familiarity with programming and interpreting CNC interfaces, in particular Fanuc controllers
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Values precision and enforces quality standards
• Ability to understand G-code
• Strong programming, problem solving, analytical, mathematical, mechanical and communication skills.
• Mechanically inclined and metallurgy knowledge; knowledge of geometry and Basic Trig.
• Knowledge of setting up and running a cell environment.
• Leadership and organizational skills to meet daily demands for workflow.
• Strong working knowledge of tool offsets, speeds, and feeds for cutting various materials
• Estimate time and materials for machine jobs, strong time management skills.
• At least three years of lathe-related experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent

WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

DIRECT REPORTS

N/A

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. Prudent Holdings may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.