CNC Machinist

geater; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Geater is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts in a precision manufacturing environment, ensuring parts meet tolerances. You will analyze blueprints and work orders, select fixtures and cutting tools, set speeds and feeds, monitor coolant, and verify dimensions with gauges and micrometers.

This on-site role requires fluent English, good problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient in interpreting work orders.
• Capable of using basic measuring devices.
• Basic algebra and geometry applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes work orders, pieces, and blueprints to determine process and sequence.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials on machines.
• Calculates and sets controls for speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjusts machine controls as required and verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Performs any other related or unrelated task that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English fluency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Education

Six months to one year related experience and/or training

Job description

Position Summary:

The basic function of the CNC Machinist is to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes work orders, work pieces, and blueprints to determine process, materials, equipment, and sequence of operations required to machine parts.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and saws.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjusts machine controls as required and verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Performs any other related or unrelated task that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Calculate figures, amounts and also use applications of basic algebra and geometry.

Education and/or Experience

Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.