CNC Setup and Operator Machinist

Topflite Components LLC; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid time off / Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

TopFlite, a division of kSARIA, is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist in Homestead, FL to set up and operate CNC lathes/turn mills, prepare setup documentation, and maintain the machine area. You will plan machining from drawings, manage stock, adjust tools, and verify first runs against spec

Responsibilities include documenting production logs, reading technical publications, and ensuring safety and quality. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience machining Aluminum, Stainless, Composites/Plastics, and Brass/Bronze.
• Able to make small edits to provided programs during setup.
• Familiarity with Hardinge and Okuma Turn-Mills preferred.
• Programming experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual English & Spanish preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders, drawings, materials, specifications and parameters.
• Plans stock inventory, places orders, and verifies receipt of stock.
• Programs CNC lathes/turn mills, sets tool registers, offsets, and compensation.
• Sets up lathes/turn mills with tools, attachments, and stock pushers.
• Loads barfeed mechanism and verifies positions with first-run parts.
• Maintains process during production through measurements and quality checks.
• Documents production and quality logs and communicates shifts and needs.
• Maintains safe operations and performs preventive maintenance.

Skills

CNC machining

Program editing

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Tools

Hardinge lathes

Okuma Turn-Mills

G-Code programming

Job description

Homestead, FL

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, performs duties related to CNC Machine Set-Up and Operation. Prepare related documents. Maintain Machines and machine area in a clean and orderly fashion.

Job Duties:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering drawings, materials, specifications, ortho-graphic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Programs CNC lathes/turn mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; set-ting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, in-cluding basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up lathes/turn mills by installing collets, tools, attachments, bushings, stops, and stock push-ers.
• Loads barfeed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to inter-national standards and provided drawings.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; trouble-shooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufactur-er's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregulari-ties, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publica-tions.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements:

• Must have minimum 10 years’ experience machining Aluminum, Stainless, Composites/Plastics, and Brass/Bronze
• Must be able to make small edits to provided Programs during setup
• Familiarity with Hardinge and Okuma Turn-Mills preferred
• Programming Experience Preferred
• Ability to modify tools with minor adjustments if required
• Bi-Lingual English & Spanish Preferred (not required)

Excellent benefits, PTO, Holidays, Med/Dent/Vis and 401(k)

PM19

TopFlite a division of kSARIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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