CNC Setup and Operate Machinist

SEPAC Inc; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SEPAC Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set up and operate lathes/mills, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications. You will sequence tooling, run programs, adjust feeds and speeds, and verify quality through to final part completion.

The role requires strong attention to detail, 5 years of First Class Machinist experience, and the ability to work from detailed schematics. On-site position with standard manufacturing shifts and safety protocols in place.

Qualifications

• Reads/interprets blueprints/planning sheets/sketches/related technical data to determine tooling requirements/set-up procedures/control settings/machining methods/sequences
• Mounts/aligns and secures tooling/attachments and work piece on machine
• Selects/installs required tooling in designated machine positions
• Assembles/presets tooling for next sequence or job during automated cycle in order to minimize machine changeover or down time
• Enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from database or when necessary modifies existing programs or creates new programs necessary to efficiently produce parts meeting specification/quality requirements
• Calculates/sets machine controls to position tooling in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors such as cutting depth/speed/feed/coolant flow
• Starts machine/monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions
• Operates machine on preliminary dry run before machining first part to detect errors in program/tooling placement
• Manufactures first part/secures first piece approval before commencing production run
• Verifies conformance of finished parts to specs/maintains records required by control plan
• Deburrs all work
• Stops machine to change tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specs
• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions/out-of-tolerance machining
• Operates machine manually to perform non-automated functions/when programming is faulty or machine malfunctions
• Cleans machine/tooling parts/work area at completion of job/end of day
• Performs machine maintenance according to designated schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and planning sheets to determine tooling and setup requirements
• Mounts and aligns tooling and workpiece on CNC machines
• Sets up required tooling and workholding devices
• Programs or edits CNC instructions to produce parts per specs
• Monitors machine operations and adjusts controls to maintain quality
• Performs first part setup and secures first piece approval
• Inspects finished parts for conformance to drawings
• Maintains clean and safe work area

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

CNC machining

Tool setup

Quality control

Machine maintenance

Education

5 years First Class Machinist experience

Job description

Description

Summary

Sets up and operates computer numerical control lathes/mills to perform various machine functions such as turning/facing/drilling/milling/reaming/boring/tooth cutting/threading of parts such as castings/forgings/bar stock/other machined parts

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads/interprets blueprints/planning sheets/sketches/related technical data to determine tooling requirements/set-up procedures/control settings/machining methods/sequences
• Mounts/aligns and secures tooling/attachments and work piece on machine
• Selects/installs required tooling in designated machine positions
• Assembles/presets tooling for next sequence or job during automated cycle in order to minimize machine changeover or down time
• Enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from database or when necessary modifies existing programs or creates new programs necessary to efficiently produce parts meeting specification/quality requirements
• Calculates/sets machine controls to position tooling in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors such as cutting depth/speed/feed/coolant flow
• Starts machine/monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions
• Operates machine on preliminary dry run before machining first part to detect errors in program/tooling placement
• Manufactures first part/secures first piece approval before commencing production run
• Verifies conformance of finished parts to specs/maintains records required by control plan
• Deburrs all work
• Stops machine to change tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specs
• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions/out-of-tolerance machining
• Operates machine manually to perform non-automated functions/when programming is faulty or machine malfunctions
• Cleans machine/tooling parts/work area at completion of job/end of day
• Performs machine maintenance according to designated schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in First Class Machinist capacity