CNC Machinist — 1st Shift: Precision Milling & Setup

CMCO Brasil; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a skilled CNC operator to set up and run machining centers, shaping metal parts to precise specifications from raw material. You will read drawings, select tools, and monitor performance to ensure quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities include tool changes, inspections, and process adjustments as needed. Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm. Columbus McKinnon promotes equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, program sheets, and process sheets.
• Operate CNC machining centers to cut, shape, or form metal parts.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Interprets complicated drawings, program sheets, instructions, and process sheets to determine work to be done.
• Read and understand blue prints.
• Performs diversified operations on numerical control machining centers.
• Performs a variety of milling, drilling, boring, or related operations to close and interrelated tolerances.
• Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine machining sequence and dimensions of finished workpiece.
• Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures workpiece in fixture according to setup instructions.
• Selects and installs cutting tools in machine spindle or magazine.
• Loads control media, such as disk, tape, or punch card, in machine control console or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from database.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Changes cutting tools and location of workpiece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.
• Performs a variety of inspection and gaging operations to insure maintenance of quality standards and specifications.
• Measures workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
• Utilizes override control to correct conditions that are out of tolerance or operating unusually.
• Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
• Machines materials other than metal, such as composites, plastic, and rubber.
• Cleans machine, tooling, and parts.
• Performs machine maintenance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Job description

Columbus McKinnon in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a skilled CNC operator to set up and run machining centers, shaping metal parts to precise specifications from raw material. You will read drawings, select tools, and monitor performance to ensure quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities include tool changes, inspections, and process adjustments as needed. Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm. Columbus McKinnon promotes equal opportunity in employment.