CNC Machinist Set Up Operator

Princeind; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate and maintain advanced machining tools. This role involves setting up machines, verifying workpiece specifications, and performing routine maintenance to ensure optimal operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to interpret technical documents. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PPE Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience with setup skills.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC machines, ensuring precision and quality.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on machines.

Skills

CNC Machining

Machine Setup

Intermediate Shop Math

Basic Computer Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ Years in CNC Field

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Go-No-Go Gauges

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, secondary equipment, and grinders, to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces by performing a variety of duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machine setup, operation, and startup, restarting the machine, adjusts tooling to maintain proper sizes, replaces broken or worn tooling.
• Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
• Secures all tooling and instruments required; Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Understand how to adjust work offsets and part zero.
• Understand how to adjust the speed and feed of the machine according to different part specifications.
• Observes daily preventative machine maintenance: proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans machines, etc.
• Responsible for loading tools, setting tool Diameters so that cutter radius compensation may be used.
• Understand how to install Workholding.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers as needed.
• Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
• Basic computer skills required to perform inquiry, data collection or input.
• Strong work ethic: Willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a CNC related field - set up experience preferred.
• Ability to quickly use the control panel to do offsets and edits on 2-3 of the FMS machinery.
• Tolerance: Ability to machine parts to +/- 0.0005” for diameter and +/- 0.001” for length.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to the needed specification in creating a part.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycles work.
• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.

• Paid vacation, personal timeand holidays (9 per year)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job relatedclasses
• PPE reimbursement