Large CNC Machinist (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a skilled machinist to set up, program, and operate conventional and CNC machines to fabricate metal parts. You will study blueprints, select tools, verify tolerances, and run trials to ensure accuracy.

Strong reading of blueprints and measuring tools is essential. Responsibilities include running machining centers, performing first-piece and in-process inspections, and maintaining machine logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Previous CNC programming and set up experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Select programs or set up functions to create parts per blueprint considering tools, tolerances and materials.
• Measure and mark dimensions on material or workpiece for reference.
• Set up and operate holding fixtures, cutting tools and machines.
• Adjust controls for speed, feed, coolant, and depth of cut; input or edit machine control data.
• Run trials to verify accuracy of machine settings and data.
• Operate machining centers: prep, load, start, monitor, adjust, and unload parts.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, indicators and tape.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machines; maintain logs.
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Measuring with tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic parts by performing the following duties.

• Studies blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Selects program if available or programs functions to create a part per blueprint by selecting fields to enter part and tool set-ups considering tools needed, tolerances, material type, quantity and resources available.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Runs trial to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed data control.
• Runs machining center, including but not limited to, prepping parts, loading parts, starting and observing machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjusting machining controls, and unloading parts.
• Grinds, files and sands machined parts. Cleans machined parts.
• Performs first-piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and tape measure. Inspects parts according to C=0 chart. Completes inspection form.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and general repairs on machines as required. Completes maintenance log.
• Sets up and operates manual machining equipment as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to two years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and ability to read and interpret blueprint and to read basic measuring tools are required. Previous CNC programming and set up experience preferred. Strong mechanical aptitude.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb and/or bend. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This is a non-management position.

This is a full time position.