Machinist

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Audubon (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Minnesota seeks an experienced CNC Operator/Sets-up to set up and operate lathes, milling, and related machines to produce precision metallic components. You will follow procedures, verify dimensions, and collaborate with engineering to optimize processes.

The role demands strong math, measuring tool proficiency, teamwork, attention to detail, and safety. Bronze Lean certification within 18 months is expected; four years of CNC setup experience preferred; high

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bronze Lean certification within 18 months of start.
• Minimum 4 years CNC operator and set-up experience.
• Ability to read measuring instruments and follow work instructions.
• Detail oriented with capability to recognize defects.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes, milling, gearing, grinders, and deburring equipment.
• Ensure a safe work environment and adhere to safety rules.
• Calculate and set controls, or input commands for machine control.
• Evaluate and modify procedures for efficiency with engineering.
• Test programs and processes from set-up through production.
• Verify part dimensions using precision measuring tools.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Read calipers

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Self supervision

Tooling knowledge

Problem solving

Attendance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bronze Lean Certification (within 18 months)

4+ years CNC operator/set-up experience

Job description

Description

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Purpose: Participates in the testing and development of new processes and procedures. Sets up and operate machines such as lathes, milling machines, gearing machines, grinders, manual machines, and deburring equipment to machine metallic work-pieces by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program.
• Perform all duties of Machining Set-up personnel as needed
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine controls.
• When requested by engineering, evaluates experimental procedures and recommends changes or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to set-up and production.
• Tests new programs and processes within area of responsibility beginning with set-up and proceeding through the production process.
• Confers with engineering, supervisory and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Establishes work instructions for new part's production.
• Lays out and verifies dimensions of parts, using precision measuring and marking instruments.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Touch up points, copy/paste programs & points, and adjust feed & speed on robots as needed
• Move controls to position tool and work-piece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers
• Promote a positive atmosphere. Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM employees.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Acquire Bronze Certification in Lean within 18 months of entering position
• A minimum of 4 years CNC operator and set-up experience or equivalent combination of education (technical schooling) and experience

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic Math skills, must have a working knowledge of decimals
• Ability to read measuring instruments
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Must be detail oriented, with the ability to recognize defects and non-conformities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Basic understanding of tooling required for setting up a machine
• Working knowledge of the machine mechanics and/or programs
• Problem Solving abilities
• Regular attendance

Training:

• Reference OJT

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 lbs., rare lifting up to 92 lbs.
• Ability to do repetitive movements (i.e. bending, twisting, walking)
• Ability to stand up to 100% of shift

See Functional Job Description for complete demands