Machinist

Komatsu; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a CNC machinist to set up and operate metal-removal machines, ensuring parts meet precise specifications. You will read blueprints, measure with calipers and micrometers, and verify tolerances during setup and production.

The role requires at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work overtime to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in machine tool technology preferred.
• At least 1 year reading blueprints and using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machine centers and other metal-removal machines per process set by Manufacturing Engineering.
• Work on multiple job assignments at different workstations.
• Start and observe operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust controls accordingly.
• Verify finished parts against specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Set up and run trial operations to verify machine settings.
• Assemble parts into complete units using hand and power tools and fixtures.
• Verify dimensions and alignment with micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
• Install machined parts in mechanisms and test unit operation for performance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC machining

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

Job Overview

To set up and operate metal-removing machines such as numerical control equipment, machining centers, lathes, milling machines, sharpers, or grinders, etc. to machine parts to specifications.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Operate machine center following the CNC Process/Program set by Manufacturing Engineering.
• Work on various job assignments at different workstations.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
• May install machined parts in mechanisms, machines, equipment, and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year experience with reading blueprints, using calipers, micrometers and bore gauges in a manufacturing environment required.
• CNC machining experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to use a variety of hand tools, power tools etc.
• Some standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Must project a cooperative and positive attitude toward customers, employees, and the Company.
• Incumbent may be required to work overtime as required to meet schedules.
• Must comply with all environmental and safety rules, and practices.
• Must be available to work any shift.