Machinist: CNC & Conventional Machine Operator

Flash Technology, LLC; Cuba (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate metallic parts in our Electric Heat division. You will study blueprints, measure dimensions, select and change tools, and verify finished parts against specifications.

The role includes safety and equipment maintenance, and collaboration with engineers to resolve machining issues.

Qualifications

• One to three months related experience and/or training.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Standing, manual dexterity and physical stamina required.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or develop tools, jigs, and fixtures used in production.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• 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 such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• 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.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• 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.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machinist courses (8 terms) at accredited technical school

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

NC/Conventional machines

Job description

SPX Technologies is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate metallic parts in our Electric Heat division. You will study blueprints, measure dimensions, select and change tools, and verify finished parts against specifications.

The role includes safety and equipment maintenance, and collaboration with engineers to resolve machining issues.