Experienced CNC Mill-Turn Machinist

Orizon Aerostructures - Olathe; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orizon Aerostructures - Olathe is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist in Kansas. The role focuses on operating and optimizing CNC Mill-Turn machines, interpreting Mazak manuals and Mazatrol controls, and leading program prove-outs with a strong emphasis on process capability and cycle efficiency.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior machinists, collaborating with Programming to refine strategies, and ensuring conformance to quality requirements through meticulous setup, operation, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC Mill-Turn equipment.
• Ability to interpret machine manuals and control documentation.
• Proficient in setting up, proving-out, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex CNC machines.
• Comfortable training and mentoring junior machinists.
• Knowledge of quality requirements and machining best practices.

Responsibilities

• Interpret manuals and controls to develop macros and support advanced machining operations.
• Lead prove-out of new CNC Mill-Turn programs, validate process capability, tooling, and cycle efficiency.
• Train and mentor operators on operation, setup techniques, troubleshooting, and quality requirements.
• Load, operate, machine, inspect parts and perform deburr as required while following processes.

Skills

CNC Machining

Machine Setup

Troubleshooting

Quality Control

Mentoring

Tools

Mazak Mill-Turn

Mazatrol

Job description

• Responsible for all duties and responsibilities associated with a CNC Machinist.
• Interpret machine manuals and control documentation to develop macros and support advanced machining operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Mazak mill-turn equipment and Mazatrol/Mazak controls.
• Perform setup, operation, prove-out, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex CNC Mill-Turn machines.
• Lead the prove-out of new CNC Mill-Turn programs, validating process capability, tooling selection, workholding, cutting parameters, and cycle efficiency prior to production release.
• Work closely with Programming to establish, validate, and optimize machining strategies and cutting parameters.
• Train, coach, and mentor less experienced operators and machinists on machine operation, setup techniques, troubleshooting, quality requirements, and machining best practices.
• Assist in developing training materials, work instructions, and knowledge transfer activities to support employee development and workforce capability.
• Load parts, operate controls, machine parts, inspect parts, follow all established processes for conformance to requirements, and deburr parts as required.
• Provide ongoing verbal and written feedback to Engineering, Quality, Programming, and Operations regarding process improvements, manufacturability concerns, and production performance.
• Support implementation of new products by assisting with process development, workholding strategies, tooling selection, and production readiness activities.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies, tooling, machining strategies, and process improvements to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and process issues, make necessary adjustments, and verify equipment performance meets Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.
• Diagnose and resolve complex machining, programming, tooling, and equipment-related issues with minimal supervision.
• Maintain and reinforce Orizon's quality standards to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence throughout the machining department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

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