Machinist (Level 3)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Employer paid disability

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Safariland in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Level 3 CNC Machinist responsible for complex setups, program adjustments, and precision machining on multiple CNC centers up to 3-axis.

You will inspect parts, select tooling, run production and rapid prototype jobs, and help train junior machinists while meeting tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Familiarity with CNC machines and GD&T.
• Ability to estimate machine hours for jobs.
• Willingness to help develop lower-level machinists.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machines up to 3-axis.
• Inspect parts for conformance to specifications.
• Select and order appropriate tooling for jobs.
• Run production and rapid prototype jobs.
• Operate multiple machining centers simultaneously.
• Troubleshoot and correct issues on parts.
• Inspect orders to meet customer requirements.
• Assist in mentoring junior machinists.
• Operate CNC turning centers and milling machines as well as manual tools.

Skills

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Job hour estimation

Education

High school diploma or GED

US citizenship

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

Position Summary:

Level 3 CNC Machinist

Requiring a broad knowledge of machines and machining techniques must be familiar with Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tools. Setups involve an understanding of program formats with a combination of operations such as profile, contouring, boring, pocketing, drilling, turning, threading, etc., to the capacity of the machine tool.

Perform simple to advanced setups, adjust and check programs, operate CNC machine tools to perform complex machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill. May set up machines for and instruct other operators. Checks parts for conformance to specifications. May run more than one unit simultaneously.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

• Set up, program, and operate a variety of CNC machines up to 3-axis.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications
• Select and order the appropriate tooling for the job at hand.
• Run production and rapid prototype jobs.
• Ability to run multiple machining centers simultaneously.
• Trouble shoot and correct problems on parts being manufactured find solutions to correct errors.
• Inspect one-off and multiple-piece orders to meet customer requirements.
• Willing to help develop lower-level machinists.
• Ability to set up and operate both CNC turning centers (CNC Lathe) and CNC machining centers (CNC mill) as well as manual machine tools

Essential Job Requirements:

• Ability to use a cad/cam programing system such as Mastercam is helpful but not required
• A good understanding of G,D & T.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Apply good communication skills to relay to other machinists and managers the status of current jobs, problems, and any other pertinent work information.
• Ability to project Job hour estimation.
• Fixture creation.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• A good understanding of G and M codes.
• Skilled in cad/cam system Mastercam preferred
• Good knowledge of GD&T.
• General math skills. Including basic trigonometry
• High school diploma or GED
• All tools are provided, no personal tools required
• Must be a US citizen

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.