CNC Machinist

Birmingham Search Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Search Group is seeking a CNC Machinist Level 2 to set up and operate a range of precision machines, including lathes, boring mills, CNC machines, and small mills. The role requires reading blueprints, planning tooling, and maintaining exacting tolerances through careful measurement and tooling control.

Ideal candidates will have journey-level machining experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members; familiarity with Mazatrol and

Qualifications

• Reads job orders, blueprints, and process sheets to determine required operations.
• Verifies position of workpiece and secures tooling as per setup.
• Sets feeds, speeds, and depth of cut; positions tools and parts.
• Runs programs and performs trial parts to verify accuracy.
• Uses micrometers, calipers, and other gauges to ensure tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes, boring mills, CNC machines and small mills with precision tooling.
• Read blueprints and process sheets to determine sequence and tooling.
• Select and mount tools, align workpiece, and verify positions.
• Program using Mazatrol and Fanuc G-code; run and verify cycles.
• Measure machined parts with precision instruments to maintain tolerances.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining operations

Precision measurement

Quality awareness

Self-motivation

Team communication

Overhead crane operation

Tools

Mazatrol

Fanuc G-code

Visi Software

Job description

Job Summary: The CNC Machinist Level 2 will set up and operate a variety of precision machines (lathes, boring mills, CNC machines, small mills) to perform a variety of precision boring, milling, drilling, tapping, turning, threading and facing operations. Requires a high degree of skill and knowledge of tooling to maintain exacting tolerance on interrelated dimensions. Plan and lay out work, read blueprints and grind tools.

Primary skills and responsibilities: (Others may be assigned)

• Studies machining instructions such as job order, blueprint, process sheet, or layout on work piece to determine machining required, sequence of operation, tooling, feed, and speed rate
• Positions and secures work piece to table, angle plate, vise, or chuck and verifies position. Selects and mounts tools.
• Moves controls to set feeds, speeds, and depth of cut, and to position tool and work piece in relation to each other, verifying position visually, with instruments, and by reading dials
• Starts program and observes operation, making one or more trial parts to verify program.
• Verifies dimensions of machined work piece with such measuring instruments as micrometers, telescoping gauges, vernier calipers, and dial indicators. Works to close tolerances.
• Uses precision positioning devices such as dial indicators mounted on machine troughs with standard length rods and work to close tolerances
• Operates machine with automatic positioning controls
• Lays out reference lines and machining locations on work piece, according to blueprints
• CNC programming using Mazatrol and Fanuc G code utilizing Visi Software

Requirements:

• Journey Machinist or 3 to 5 years of experience as skilled machinist or successful completion of the apprenticeship program.
• Mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Communicate effectively and get along with fellow employees.
• Basic Math and Reading skills. Knowledge of highspeed carbide tooling.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment while complying with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations
• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane and forklift
• Owns tools, measuring devices and small hand tools.
• Must be a self-starter and dependable worker.