Instrumentation Machinist

Lightera; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightera is seeking a Machinist to perform bench and precision machining for manufacturing facility components, prototypes, and tools. The role requires applying CNC machinery knowledge and CAD/CAM programming to support design and production while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning work with limited supervision, mentoring helpers, and collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot and improve fabrication processes.

Qualifications

• Two years of accredited trades school or equivalent practical experience.
• Must be able to work any shift or schedule.
• Commitment to safety, clean work area and PPE usage.
• Experience with CNC machinery and CAD/CAM programming.

Responsibilities

• Plan work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Train and direct helpers and junior trades personnel.
• Collaborate with engineers and other teams to resolve fabrication problems.
• Diagnose machine issues using hand tools and equipment; develop procedures.
• Assist with dismantling, re-assembling and related machining operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Reading English

Reading 3-D drawings

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Two years of accredited trades school

Tools

CNC machinery

CAD/CAM

Job description

Job Purpose

Perform bench and precision machining operations required for the construction, modification, maintenance, overhaul, and repair of all types of manufacturing facilities including machines, equipment, special purpose, prototype, experimental and similar machines, equipment, models or prototype tools.

Minimum Education Required

Two years of an accredited Trades School with certification of completion of all course work or equivalent knowledge and skill acquired by means of practical experience

MACHINIST

Job Purpose

Perform bench and precision machining operations required for the construction, modification, maintenance, overhaul, and repair of all types of manufacturing facilities including machines, equipment, special purpose, prototype, experimental and similar machines, equipment, models or prototype tools.

Minimum Education Required

Two years of an accredited Trades School with certification of completion of all course work or equivalent knowledge and skill acquired by means of practical experience

Minimum Experience Required

Two years of work experience (in their Trade)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited trades training course or equivalent knowledge and skill acquired by means of practical experience. Must be able to work any shift or work schedule.
• Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing protective equipment and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
• Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools and programming CAD/CAM.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan work assignments and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Train and direct the efforts of plant trades Helpers, Junior Trades Workers and Trades Workers assigned to assist in the performance of the work.
• Collaborate with functional personnel in own and other organizations to resolve problems and recommend solutions based on trades knowledge.
• Involves diagnosing difficulties using machine and hand tools equipment to perform incidental operations, troubleshooting, proving-in and developing of new procedures and the supplementing of design data to overcome all types of problems and performing necessary associated and related duties. data and inadequate facilities present unusual and difficult problems in checking critical requirements.
• Collaborate with functional engineers in supplementing or improving original design, analyze and resolve complex fabrication and prove-in problems; and performing necessary dismantling, re-assembling and necessary associated and related duties including machining, heat treating and specialized welding operations.

Disclaimer*

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the leader, director, or manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Machine control interface (touchscreens)
• Problem-solving, Able troubleshoot machine problems
• Reading, Writing English language
• Able to understand and read mechanical schematics
• Ability to read 3-D drawings (engineering)
• Time management
• Strong Computer skills (for looking up machine parts, machine schematic,)
• Computer app use