CNC Machinist (Mount Airy, NC)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. in Mount Airy, NC seeks a skilled CNC machinist to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines to fabricate metal parts. You will study blueprints, select tools, adjust speeds and feeds, and run trials to verify accuracy.

You will perform first-piece and in-process inspection with calipers and micrometers, maintain machines, and follow safety and quality standards in a full-time, non-management role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years related experience or training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tolerances.
• Experience with measuring tools and basic inspection methods helpful.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Select program or set up functions to create a part per blueprint, considering tools, tolerances, material type, and resources.
• Measure and mark dimensions on material or workpiece for machining guides.
• Set up and align holding fixtures, cutting tools, and attachments on machines.
• Adjust controls for speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth of cut; enter machine data as needed.
• Run trials to verify accuracy of settings or data.
• Operate machine center including loading/unloading parts; detect malfunctions and adjust as needed.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and tape; document results.
• Conduct routine maintenance on machines and maintain records.
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining basics

CNC programming (basic)

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Description

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic parts by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties

• Studies blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Selects program if available or programs functions to create a part per blueprint by selecting fields to enter part and tool set-ups considering tools needed, tolerances, material type, quantity and resources available.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Runs trial to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed data control.
• Runs machining center, including but not limited to, prepping parts, loading parts, starting and observing machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjusting machining controls, and unloading parts.
• Grinds, files and sands machined parts. Cleans machined parts.
• Performs first-piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and tape measure. Inspects parts according to C=0 chart. Completes inspection form.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and general repairs on machines as required. Completes maintenance log.
• Sets up and operates manual machining equipment as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to two years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and ability to read and interpret blueprint and to read basic measuring tools are required. Previous CNC programming and set up experience preferred. Strong mechanical aptitude.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb and/or bend. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position