First Shift CNC Mill Machinist

Monti, Inc.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Monti, Inc. in Greenwood, SC, seeks a CNC Mill Set-Up Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC mills, ensuring quality and safety while maintaining records. The role requires reading blueprints, applying G&M codes, and performing precise measurements. You will mentor operators and apprentices, lead by example, and uphold 6S standards.

Experience with CNC setup and operation is required; high school diploma preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience operating and setting up CNC machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform precise measurements.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Sets up mills safely by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, and stops.
• Sets up mills for operators and apprentices; guides and checks their work.
• Starts, stops, and sets up milling machines safely.
• Loads stock and verifies settings by measurements.
• Maintains specifications by monitoring drilling, grooving, turning, and threading operations.
• Maintains safety, equipment, and logs; promotes 6S standards.
• Documents actions and communicates needs across shifts.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

G&M codes

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical inclination

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal/written communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Description

The CNC Mill Set-Up Machinist will produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; and keeping records.

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Job Summary

The CNC Mill Set-Up Machinist will produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; and keeping records.

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Supervisory Responsibilities

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Sets up mills safely by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Sets up mills for Mill Operators and Mill Apprentices; oversees Operators and Apprentices by walking them through jobs; maintaining responsibility for their jobs; checking their parts.
• Starts, stops, and sets up milling machines in a safe manner.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting 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 following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for maintenance.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value.
• Maintains 6S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain, safety) standards in all work stations.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

• Knowledge of G & M codes.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Intermediate math skills (ex. Algebra, trigonometry).
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical inclination.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal and written communication.
• Persistence when faced with problems.

Abilities

• Set up and operate a CNC machine.
• Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Work well with others on a team.
• Solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Mentor others.
• Lead by example.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Provide own tools (ex. Calipers).
• Willingness to have performance measured daily.

Required Education And Experience

• Must have prior experience operating and setting up CNC machines.

Preferred Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dust, dirt, and mobile equipment.
• Routine, repetitive lifting up to 35 lbs., occasional, heavy lifting, and pushing / pulling 10 lbs. regularly, 1 to 10 hours per day.
• Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, and walking 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work.
• Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time.
• Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area.

Note: This position may require working with fiberglass, copper, or aluminum, which can be irritating to some.

Monti, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.