Machinist I

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group is seeking a Machinist I to serve as the setup operator for CNC machines in our manufacturing cell. You will perform setup and operation of CNC equipment and conventional machining tools to produce components that meet quality standards and detailed drawings.

You will load tools, check tooling, troubleshoot, and verify programs, read complex blueprints, and work with engineers to resolve issues. Attention to safety and quality is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years’ experience as a Machinist preferred; an Associate degree may substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines and conventional machining equipment.
• Complete setup, fixturing, work offsets, tool building, and tool setting.
• Load tools, troubleshoot, and perform quality checks before run.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints and drawings.
• Record data for productivity and inspections.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (related discipline)

Tools

CNC machines

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Apex Tool Group is currently looking for a Machinist I to serve as the set-up operator of one or more CNC machines. They will perform the set-up and operation of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment, as well as other conventional machining equipment, to produce various components and finished goods. Incumbents will be responsible for manufacturing parts and components to match quality standards and complex drawings.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Be the "Setup" operator of the machine(s) you run in your cell, completing the setup, fixturing, work offsets, tool building, and tool setting.
• Correct incorrect programming on CNC machines.
• Load all tools, troubleshoot, and perform quality checks before completely running the job to completion.
• Proof programs and make changes on your machine(s).
• Work with engineers on problems that cannot be fixed at the floor level.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and written instructions to understand task at hand.
• Identify tooling and inserts and adjustments needed to perform changeover to next order.
• Load and interpret program using M & G codes.
• Use measuring equipment and gages to ensure produced part meets specifications.
• Record data as it relates to productivity and first article inspections of parts run.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed in the respective work area.
• Other duties as required to successfully perform the job.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Expert in Machining with 3 years’ experience as a Machinist preferred; Associate degree in a related discipline may be substituted for work experience requirement.
• Previous experience in a precision machined manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to set up and run conventional machining equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand complex blueprints at different levels within the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use and understand measuring equipment (calipers, plug gauges, micrometers, micrometers etc.) to check part quality and perform required duties.