CNC Machinist - Programmer / Operator

Smithsgroup2; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group plc in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a skilled CNC Programmer/Operator to set up, write, and edit programs for lathes and mills, and to run multiple machines. The role emphasizes maintaining tight tolerances of .0003" and reading complex drawings, performing routine quality checks in a climate-controlled shop, and following procedures precisely.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of CNC programming and operating experience, strong math skills, and the ability to work safely and independently

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education and working machinist knowledge or equivalent.
• Prefers Mill and Lathe experience.
• 3-5 years of CNC machine tool Programming & Operating experience.
• Numerical control machining skills experience and ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings.
• Make average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems.
• Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
• Possesses previous experience as a Manual machinist.
• Must be detail oriented; be able to work independently using sound judgment.
• Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery.
• Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003".
• Follow written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties.
• Work from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn / adapt per machine.
• Must be able to recognize and understand functions of machine parameters with the ability to modify as required per supervisor's instructions.
• Utilize knowledge of working properties for a variety of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, exotics, etc.
• Presets tools and may be required to re-sharpen.
• Inspect work produced using micrometer; bore gage, venire calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as prescribed by supervisor and report operating difficulties of equipment to supervisor.
• Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies, reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Make proper labor and time reports.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Keep machine(s) / work area clean and orderly.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities based upon individual branch requirements.
• Climate controlled environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Day Shift 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC operating

Mill experience

Lathe experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organization skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Technical schooling

Machinist knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery. These include but are not limited to lathes, mills, drills, and other machinery as required.
• Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003\".
• Follow written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties.
• Work from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn / adapt per machine.
• Must be able to recognize and understand functions of machine parameters with the ability to modify as required per supervisor's instructions.
• Utilize knowledge of working properties for a variety of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, exotics, etc.
• Presets tools and may be required to re-sharpen.
• Inspect work produced using micrometer; bore gage, venire calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as prescribed by supervisor and report operating difficulties of equipment to supervisor.
• Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies, reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Make proper labor and time reports.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Keep machine(s) / work area clean and orderly.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities based upon individual branch requirements.
• Climate controlled environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Day Shift 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Compensation

CNC Programmer/Operator will be compensated in accordance with defined expertise, experience and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education and working machinist knowledge or equivalent.
• Prefers someone with Mill and Lathe experience.
• 3-5 years of CNC machine tool Programming & Operating experience.
• Numerical control machining skills experience and ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings.
• Make average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems.
• Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
• Possesses previous experience as a Manual machinist.
• Must be detail oriented; be able to work independently using sound judgment.
• Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Diversity & Inclusion

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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