CNC Machinist: Precision Setup & Operator

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co. in Independence, IA is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

The role requires analyzing orders and blueprints to determine process, materials, equipment, and sequence, plus English fluency and ability to interpret drawings. Six months to one year of related experience or training is acceptable, with opportunities to grow in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job description

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co. in Independence, IA is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

The role requires analyzing orders and blueprints to determine process, materials, equipment, and sequence, plus English fluency and ability to interpret drawings. Six months to one year of related experience or training is acceptable, with opportunities to grow in a manufacturing environment.