Horizontal Mill Machinist II - 2nd shift

Gogcm; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a CNC Horizontal Mill Machinist II. This role involves operating machining centers, performing complex setups, and ensuring product quality while adhering to safety and compliance standards. Candidates should have experience in machining, strong technical skills, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in a production or job shop environment.
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ANSI Standards.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the machining of products to meet customer specifications.
• Perform complex setups using fixtures and tools.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

G-code programming

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring instruments

Mazak Machining Centers

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The CNC Horizontal Mill Machinist II is responsible for the machining of products in order to meet customer specifications. Operation of the machining centers and medium to complex setups would be done by selecting and installing tooling, updating fixturing, and pulling CNC machining programs. The work hours for 2nd shift is 3pm to 11:30 pm with overtime as required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/drawings and related technical data.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to operators and lower level machinists as required
• Ability to perform minor preventative maintenance when necessary.
• Ability to perform complex setups using fixtures and tools.
• Ability to setup Tool Holders with cutting tools to the required specifications.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, neat, and safe work environment.
• Must be familiar with the machine controls and be able to perform setups of medium complexity.
• Must be familiar with the Rotary and Indexing capability as the application applies to all the Machine Centers.
• Use machine controls for proper feeds and speeds for maximum efficiency.
• Optimize process to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Save updated programs, documents, and pictures
• Clock in and off operations according to sequence number of the work order.
• Check parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using approved methods of inspection.
• Must be able to use all Standard Measurement Instruments such as: micrometers, height gages, calipers, inter-mics, bore gages, comparators, thread gages, gage pins etc. to measure the manufactured parts and assemblies.
• Deburr work in process.
• Share knowledge with peers Work in teams to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and perform quality assurance checks of work
• Meet department goals and objectives in a timely manner.
• Promote the company initiative of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement projects and 5S implementation and sustainment.
• Interact with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner.
• Adhere to company’s requirements for ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 certification and compliance.
• Adhere to Safety and OSHA compliance.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Four years’ experience either in a production or job shop environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work order instructions.
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ANSI Standards
• Good understanding of setups and operation of Horizontal Machining Centers with Pallet Systems.
• Familiarity with the Mazak Machining Centers is a plus.
• Must be very well versed in four and five axis machining.
• Must be able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches.
• Working knowledge of G-Code programming and machining practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Scheduling and Shop Control planning system such as Epicor is a plus.

DESIRED

• Journeyman’s card/Four-year apprenticeship program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB

• Visual acuity: near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and
• precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts
• Hearing ability: ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate
• action
• Frequently required to stand, walk, push, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB

• High noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids