CNC Machinist - 1st shift

Twin City Fan & Blower; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan & Blower in Mitchell, SD is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist. This role involves programming, operating CNC machines, and performing quality checks to produce precise machined parts. Candidates should have a high school diploma, vocational training preferred, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The work environment is dynamic, with exposure to moving parts, heat, and loud noise levels, emphasizing safety and proper practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years recent experience in numeric control operations and programming preferred.
• Ability to determine reference points and compute dimensions.
• Ability to operate forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack if required.

Responsibilities

• Produce machined parts using CNC and conventional machines.
• Modify programming based on manufacturing blueprints.
• Perform quality checks of parts using precision measuring devices.

Skills

Numeric control operations

CAD/CAM programming

Interpreting 3D and 2D models

Conventional machining

Prioritizing multiple projects

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Tools

CNC Vertical milling machine

Grinders

Lathes

Overhead cranes

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Produce machined parts, products, or components by programming, setting up and operating CNC Vertical milling machine and or manual and conventional machines such as grinders, mills, lathes, overhead cranes and lifting devices or special purpose equipment as required.
• Develops, edits, or modifies programming sequences based on manufacturing blueprints, schematic, manufacturing sketches with an understanding of geometric tolerances and dimensions.
• Program and operate machinery for production requirements.
• Perform necessary quality checks of parts including the effective use of calipers, micrometers, complex functional gauges and other precision measuring devices.
• Communicate with Engineering to resolve any product issues or blueprint dimensional deficiencies.
• Create simple and complex patterns and parts using CAD/CAM/eCam/Solidworks, Hurco WinMax, as well as other programs.
• Take immediate action to solve out of tolerance parts, quality issues or other problems by either adjusting the machine yourself as required to ensure quality of production.
• Make prototype and sample products as required.
• Required knowledge of steels, stresses, and materials.
• Ability to see and compare slight differences in shape, size, etc., of objects.
• Establish optimum path and maximum use of materials and tooling including location of tool set point, starting point and cutter change points and setting or adjusting cutting feeds and speeds.
• Verify and edit code generation for accuracy and efficiency; maintain and update code files.
• Transform two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional objects for machining with 3D model features.
• Transform three-dimensional objects into flat pattern parts for fabrication.
• Attend any available training classes and or technical school that may be required.
• Maintain and support maintenance of machines with scheduled checks that may be required by operator to maintain machine life and safe operation.
• Maintain safe organized tools and workplace.
• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years recent numeric control operations and programming experience preferred.
• Ability to determine reference points, machine cutting paths and hole locations and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting 3D and 2D models.
• Practical experience with conventional machining equipment.
• CAD/CAM programming experience preferred.
• Based on department, may be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.