CNC Machinist

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co. 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-driven shop environment.

Responsibilities include analyzing work orders and blueprints, selecting tools and fixtures, adjusting machine controls, and verifying finished parts against specifications with measuring devices. Collaboration with engineers and production staff is essential to resolve issues.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines and centers to fabricate parts.
• Analyze work orders, blueprints, and materials to determine processes and sequence.
• Align and secure fixtures, tools, attachments, and materials on machines.
• Set controls for speed, feed, coolant, depth, and angle of cut; verify machine data.
• Confer with engineers and production personnel to resolve machining problems.

Skills

English fluency

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Reading and interpreting instructions

Algebra & geometry basics

Education

Experience / 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.