CNC Machinist-Set Up

K&L Microwave; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

K&L Microwave in Salisbury, MD seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate machine tools to cut, shape, and form metal stock and castings to exact sizes according to detailed drawings and specifications.

You will determine dimensions and tolerances, and work with lathes, milling machines, and CNC controls while using precision instruments to ensure accuracy. Strong reading of manuals and safety rules is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of related machine shop experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals and technical materials.
• Specialized machine operation training or apprenticeship a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools to cut, shape and form metal stock and castings to exact sizes per drawings and specifications.
• Determine dimensions and tolerances of the job to be machined.
• Use machine tools ranging from lathes to milling machines; may operate CNC controls.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify accuracy of work.

Skills

BluePrint reading

Mathematics (geometry)

Safety awareness

Manuals interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machine

Precision measuring instruments

Lathes and milling machines

Job description

Position Overview

Sets-up and operates machine tools to cut, shape and form metal stock and castings to exact sizes, using detailed drawings, CAD systems and specifications. Determines dimensions and tolerances of job to be machined. Uses machine tools ranging from lathes to milling machines. May operate console/computer (CNC) controlled machine(s). Utilises precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.

Qualifications Summary

High School Diploma or GED plus 4 years of related machine shop experience. Mathematical skills required with emphasis on plane and solid geometry. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals and technical materials. Position also requires machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout and machining procedures. Specialized machine operation training or apprenticeship a plus. Demonstrated knowledge of machine operation safety.

Physical Demands

Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires some physical exertion including long periods of standing, recurring bending, stooping, reaching or similar activities. Repetitive lifting - up to 50 pounds or use of appropriate lifting equipment.