CNC Machinist (3rd shift)

Horton, Inc.; Westminster (SC); On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Horton, Inc. has an opening for a CNC Machinist in Westminster, SC. This is a 3rd shift role, Sundays to Wednesdays, with overtime as needed.

Pay starts at $27.00/hr plus a $2.00/hr shift premium. The role involves setup, operation, debugging, and ongoing inspection of high-precision parts. Qualified applicants typically hold a 2-year CNC technical degree or 5+ years of CNC production experience, with strong blueprint reading and machine operation skills.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree/diploma in CNC machining is required.
• If no degree, 5+ years CNC production operation experience considered.
• Basic and intermediate blueprint reading.
• Basic and intermediate business systems.
• Communicate and work well with others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic/intermediate part inspection and measurement.
• Intermediate/advanced machine operations.
• Machinist math computations.
• Safe material handling.
• General understanding of process control.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Changes fixtures, settings, programs, and tooling to achieve finished part dimensions.
• Performs job set-ups and operations from start to finish.
• Assist in debugging and editing programs to control machine operations.
• Adjust cutting parameters and offsets as needed for desired results.
• Operates machining centers to produce high-quality parts efficiently.
• Visually inspects blank stock and fixtures used for machining.
• Maintain 100% attention to machining operations and safety cues.
• Follow inspection protocol to ensure parts meet tolerances.
• Capable of operating Heidenhain control and standard machines.
• Builds and maintains fixtures and tooling; daily/weekly PMs.

Education

2-year CNC technical degree

Blueprint reading

Machining operations

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Communication

Basic computing

Dimensional measurement

Process control basics

Job description

Horton, Inc. has an opening for a CNC Machinist to work in our Westminster, SC location. This is a 3rd shift position and standard hours are Sunday-Wednesday from 9:30 pm to 7:30 am, with overtime, as needed. Pay starts at $27.00 per hour and depends on experience. There is also a $2.00 per hour shift premium.

CNC Machinist Position Summary

Position produces parts for pre-production and production as directed by Area Manager. Builds, inspects, qualifies, and maintains fixtures and tooling to support plant machining needs. Assists with debugging new programs, fixturing, & tooling to meet customer requirements. Inspects finished work and adjusts machining parameters to ensure acceptable part quality. Maintains a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. Must be able to safely manipulate very large & heavy parts.

Company Information

As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 75 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com.

CNC Machinist Responsibilities

• Changes fixtures, settings, programs, and tooling to achieve the proper dimensions of finished parts. Assists engineering with development of more complex or difficult machining set-ups.
• Performs job set-ups and operations from start to finish.
• Assist in debugging & editing programs to control machine operations
• Adjusts cutting parameters and edits offsets as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Operates one or more machining centers to produce high-quality parts in an efficient manner.
• Visually inspects all blank stock and fixtures used for machining via chucks, fixtures etc.
• Maintains 100% attention to machining operations, constantly watching, and listening for abnormal machining characteristics that would indicate any process abnormality.
• Follows full inspection protocol to ensure that parts machine to finish within tolerances.
• Capable of controlling all machine operations / functions using Heidenhain TNC7 control.
• Fully capable to operate all standard manual machine shop equipment.
• Builds, qualifies, and maintains fixtures and tooling to support machining operations.
• Performs limited “Tool Room” management for areas of direct machine assignment.
• Performs daily and weekly routine machine maintenance in a manner which maintains equipment safety requirements & insures top operational condition.
• Observes all machine displayed caution alerts and safety warnings.
• Follows all OEM machine start-up and shut-down procedures. Monitors all lubrication, cooling, cutting fluid levels and concentrations during operation.
• Cleans all chips and excess cutting fluid or lubricant from inside and outside the machine on a regular basis per the standard operating procedure.
• Cleans the work area around each machine and all containers and racks where parts or tooling are stacked. Maintains a safe work area and observes 6S standards to avoid accidents and damage to production parts or equipment.
• Inspects all jaws, fixturing and tooling to insure safe machining operations.
• Flexibility to change machines & operations as needed to support production requirements.
• Capable of daily set-up and operation of various machine tools.
• Self-managed learner who gains capability and functionality as required when introduced to new machine technology, processes, and equipment.

CNC Machinist Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree/diploma in CNC machining is required
• If no degree consideration will be given to individuals with 5 yrs. of applicable CNC production operation experience
• Basic and intermediate blueprint reading
• Basic and intermediate business systems
• Communicate and work well and efficiently with others
• Basic computer
• Basic and intermediate part inspection and measurement
• Intermediate and advanced machine operations
• Machinist level math computations
• Safe material handling
• General understanding of process control
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No Visa sponsorship provided now or in the future for this position.

Additional Information

• We offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment.

Horton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans/Disabled

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