Machinist / CNC Programmer

The McAlear Group; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The McAlear Group is seeking an experienced machinist in Ohio to operate CNC and manual mills/lathe, program with Mastercam, and develop efficient manufacturing methods from print to finished part.

You will collaborate daily with machinists, engineers, and customers, logging materials and tooling, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety and accuracy while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with field-specific training documented.
• 7+ years in related field and experience with manual and CNC machining.
• Experience in milling, turning, CNC control, tooling, feeds and speeds, tolerances, materials.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts within specifications from drawings or verbal instruction using both manual and CNC machines.
• Program CNC machines utilizing Mastercam tool paths and modify programs as needed.
• Set up CNC machines with multiple workholding styles and tooling.
• Develop and implement manufacturing methods to improve lead times and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and customers daily to ensure quality.
• Log time, materials, and tooling used; perform deburring and quality checks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Effective communication

Multitasking

Safety-conscious

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Field-specific training with documentation

7+ years experience in related field

Tools

Mastercam

Micrometers

Calipers

Depth gauges

G-codes

Haas CNC control

Job description

The nature of the work can consist of R&D, job shop, repair, or production styles of machining with both CNC and manual methods being used. Reliable individual and good mechanical aptitude who is willing to learn, work safely, follow instructions, but is also self-motivated to work independently when required. Must be flexible to work on multiple jobs or single long projects.

Our company believes in the Ideal Team Player. We follow the model behaviors of Humble (quick to point out the contributions of others), Hungry (self-motivated and diligent), Smart (socially appropriate and aware), Safety-Minded (works to lower safety risks, Quality-Minded (take pride in their work) and Attendance (recognizes their presence is important).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Machine parts within specifications from drawings or verbal instruction using both Manual and CNC Machines and tools.
• Operating CNC / Manual machines both Mill & Lathe
• Program CNC machines utilizing MasterCam tool pathing, optimizing current programs and making program changes via machine’s user interface.
• Taking a project from a print or idea and turning it into a finished good from start to finish.
• Develop methods for manufacturing requested products in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Aid in improving overall lead times by increasing run rates, decreasing scrap, and implementing other systems to reduce waste.
• Assist in researching and developing process improvements and future methods.
• Collaborating with other machinists, operators, engineers, or customers daily
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance procedures for equipment.
• Create part and assembly designs / prints from scratch or modify designs using Mastercam software.
• Setup of CNC machines using multiple work holding styles like clamps, vices, or custom fixtures
• Setup of program, tooling, and work holding for self-run project or for an operator
• Reverse engineering products are currently being sold while developing methods to manufacture.
• Accurately log time, materials and tooling used on jobs either by provided time log sheet or tablet.
• Deburring, quality control and checking of parts. Logging results
• Willing to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.
• Punctuality and regular attendance

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivering finished goods to local customers
• Driving of company vehicle
• Operate company forklift.
• All other duties assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical ability to do work requires but not limited to bending, sitting, and standing for 8+ hours.
• Physical ability to do work requires lifting 1 to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to drive a forklift and company vehicles.

COMPENTENCY, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Able to solve problems, troubleshoot, and teach.
• Able to communicate effectively with management, outside vendors, and inner department personnel.
• Able to multitask while being detail oriented and well organized.
• Knowledge of R&D
• Being able to multitask while minimizing down time between multiple machine cycle runs
• Able to work in a high pressure, demanding environment.
• Able to complete safety training and adhere to job specific safety protocols and procedures needed to work safely within the department.
• Able and willing to learn new skills and adapt to challenges.
• Good mechanical aptitude, safe use of hand and power tools

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Field specific training with documentation.
• Experience: 7+ years in related field.
• Experience in Manual machining both mill and lathe.
• Experience working with CNC mills.
• Experience working with CNC lathes with live tooling and multi axis.
• Able to use diverse types of measuring and inspection equipment. (Micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of: Milling, Turning, CNC control, tooling, feeds and speeds, tolerances, materials, dimensioning, cutting, grinding, drilling, tapping, and broaching.
• Ability read and create schematics, drawings, and technical references.
• Experience collaborating with CAD/CAM software.

PREFERRED:

• Machinist, Tool & Die or Toolmaker Journeyman’s card. (NTMA, community college schooling or other)
• Programing / Design with MasterCam software.
• Knowledge of G&M Codes for quick program edits and troubleshooting at CNC controller.
• Experience with Haas Mill and Lathe CNC machines and controllers
• Experience with 4 Axis + CNC Mills operations and programmingKnowledge of bar feeding and "lights out" style machining preferred.
• Knowledge of welding. (Certifications or training a plus.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must have a clean driver record to be able to drive company vehicle.