Machinist 3rd Shift

Destaco; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DESTACO Machinist position seeks skilled professionals to set up and operate CNC machines, read blueprints, and program tooling for precise parts. You will work from drawings, perform complex operations, and ensure tolerance compliance while maintaining multiple machines in production.

The role requires strong math, tool offsets, and the ability to troubleshoot programs to optimize performance and quality.

Qualifications

• Reads prints to recognize specifications.
• Writes and edits CNC programs to meet tolerances.
• Sets up and operates CNC machines and performs complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines, lathes, drills and grinders.
• Set up jobs, run production and inspect parts for tolerance.
• Read prints and select tools and feeds per material.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document work.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade School for CNC

Tools

CNC machines

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions. The company serves customers in variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.

Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world. The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports.

DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~700 employees across 11 locations.

With nearly 90 years of demonstrated expertise, The Stabilus Group is one of the world's leading providers of motion control solutions for customers across a broad spectrum of industries.

Stabilus, approaching 1.5B EUR in revenue, is headquartered in Koblenz, Germany and employs more than 7,000 team members across 34 locations in 18 countries.

Stabilus SE is listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and included in the MDAX index.www.stabilus.com

Position Summary:

The Machinist sets up, operates and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including CNC machines, lathes, drill presses, grinders and other precision equipment and may assist Manufacturing Team Members in the set-up of machines. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works from drawings and written instructions to create parts.
• Performs a wide variety of duties to set up and operate CNC machines. Performs diversified and complex operations on one or more machines simultaneously as required.
• Writes and edits programs as needed to meet overall part tolerance requirements.
• Requires basic knowledge of various metal and of measurements used in machining processes in order to provide technical leadership and assist in training less experienced machinist.
• Understands all aspects of operating machines (every switch/button) and can proficiently run multiple machines simultaneously in the department.
• Handles change overs without assistance, has the ability/understanding of CNC machine logic, able to write basic programs, post-edit CNC programs to fine-tune processes for optimal performance and is able to read, find errors and troubleshoot programs.
• Capable of setting up jobs, running jobs and inspecting parts.
• Capable of performing all “external” setup tasks for the next job, while the machine is running.
• Possesses basic math and problem solving abilities.
• Reads prints to recognize specifications for various surfaces being machined.
• Works from prints and determine operational sequences; select tools, spindle speeds, tool feed rates and chucking/holding requirements in accordance with materials.
• Inspects work pieces at beginning of and throughout production run to insure part meets tolerance requirements.
• Inspects and understands when to replace cutting tools.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use all necessary measuring tools in order to assure conformance to print.
• Understands and verifies tolerances for machined surfaces.
• Detects worn tools and replaces tooling as appropriate.
• Establish proper tool offsets and make necessary adjustments.
• Performs preventative maintenance as needed on assigned equipment.
• Advises supervisor of conduct that may violate rules, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of CNC machining and programming operations as generally acquired in one to three years of trades training or vocational schooling
• 3-5 years of experience in setting up, operating and programming CNC machine

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education or experience
• Trade School for CNC Machine preferred

Physical Requirements: (To be met with or without accommodation)

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand 10 hours a day
• Good manual dexterity
• Eye hand coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to bend, twist and turn