CNC Machinist

Davita Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lanham, Maryland is seeking a CNC Machinist to support the procurement team by ensuring precise manufacture of parts. In this role, you will manage CNC equipment, perform inspections, and maintain machine operations, contributing to the creation of high-quality instruments and tools. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with CNC operations and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with CNC machinery and software.
• Ability to use precision tools like calipers.
• Knowledge of metal properties and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery and monitor performance.
• Inspect finished parts for accuracy.
• Perform routine machine maintenance as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Vocational school training

Job description

Advanced Mission Partners a wholly owned subsidiary of SSAI, seeks CNC Machinist. to help provide support to the procurement team. The CNC Machinist manufactures precisely engineered parts used to build instruments, machines and tools. Their duties include setting up equipment, operating equipment and inspecting finished parts. The position is located at the manufacturing facility in Lanham, Maryland. The responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:

• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and report defects
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience and familiarity with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) software and machinery used for computer-aided manufacturing
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)

• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals

• Math skills to take precise measurements and make calculations
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective manufacturing plans based on specifications
• Ability to move roughly 25 to 50 pounds and remain stationary throughout a shift
• Understanding of health and safety regulations to reduce the risk of workplace accidents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of vocational school training
• 10+ years' experience operating CNC machinery
• Supervisory experience.

EEO/AA Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.