CNC Machinist

Precision Machine Works Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Machine Works Inc. seeks a skilled CNC machinist to program, set up, and run mills and lathes while maintaining quality standards. You will interpret blueprints, GD&T, and specs, then document results and keep tools sharp and equipment maintained.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to production schedules in a build-to-order environment for aerospace/defense tooling.

Qualifications

• Plans machining by studying orders, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Programs mills and lathes with references, offsets, and compensation.
• Sets up mills and lathes and verifies with measurements.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Set up tooling, chucks, fixtures, and alignment devices.
• Verify part quality through measurements and inspections.
• Maintain equipment and document production logs.

Skills

Conceptual Skills

Process Improvement

Verbal Communication

Functional and Technical Skills

Controls and Instrumentation

Tooling Selection

Fixture Design

Attention to Detail

Judgment

Job description

Job Description

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

• 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).
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work-pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications

• Conceptual Skills
• Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Tooling Selection
• Fixture Design
• Attention to Detail
• Judgment

Company Description

PMW is a "build to order" CNC machining operation, doing prototype parts and low volume tooling for the Aerospace / Defense industries.