CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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.

You will read blueprints and select tooling to ensure accuracy and quality. Responsibilities include choosing fixtures, calculating speeds/feeds, running trial setups, inspecting finished parts with precision measuring devices, and collaborating with engineers to resolve machining 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.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, or schedule form instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, safety rules and operating instructions.
• Calculate figures and use basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes work orders, blueprints, and pieces to determine machining process, materials, equipment, and sequence of operations.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, tools, attachments, and materials on machines.
• Calculates and sets controls for speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut; enters commands to machine controls.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions and verifies conformance with specifications via measuring devices.
• Sets up and runs trial operations to verify accuracy of machine settings or programming data.
• Confers with engineers and production staff to resolve machining issues.
• Performs any other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Mathematical ability

Safety compliance

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Saws

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:

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.