Machinist - Tool Room

Buck Knives, Inc.; Post Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Buck Knives, Inc. seeks a skilled machinist to produce high quality parts for prototyping, fixtures, or tooling in a prototype and low-volume environment. You will use Haas CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders, with Mastercam/ SolidWorks helpful for drafting and programming. A self-starter who communicates well will thrive.

3+ years of machinist experience and the ability to work independently are essential; Buck Knives offers training in certain areas for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret sketches, specifications, blueprints and job orders to workers through BOMs.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and assembly issues.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Able to work well independently and as a team.
• Must possess urgency, accountability, and professionalism.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Setup and run manual Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders.
• Perform precision machining to tight tolerances.
• Read drawings and verify part accuracy with measuring tools.
• Deburr parts as necessary.
• Diagnose and resolve machining issues with engineering collaboration.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and safety compliance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

3+ years experience as Machinist

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

?Produce High quality parts for prototyping, fixtures, or tooling. Works with engineers on bringing concepts to reality using Haas CNC vertical mills, manual mill or lathe, screw machines, surface grinders. Mastercam and Solid works are used for drafting and programming. Experience with this software is a plus.

This position is ideal for a motivated machinist who enjoys solving problems, working on a variety of projects, and taking ownership of their work. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently, communicate effectively, and help drive projects from concept to completion in a prototype and low-volume manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Setup and run manual Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders,
• Perform precision machining to tight tolerances.
• Competent blueprint reading and tolerance understanding, using micrometers, indicators, calipers or various measuring tools to verify part accuracy.
• Deburr parts as necessary.
• Diagnose and resolve machining, fit, or assembly issues through hands‑on troubleshooting and collaboration with others.
• Communicate effectively with engineering to advise on machinability of new components.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on machines as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of the machines in the Tool Room.
• Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies.
• Comply with all quality policies, specifications and instructions.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL SKILLSETS

• Setup and running Haas CNC Mills a plus.
• Program using Mastercam software a plus.
• Hand edit M and G code at the machine.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and interpret work from sketches, specifications, blueprints and job orders to workers through BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, and assembly issues.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Able to work well independently and as a team.
• Must possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and professionalism.
• Must be self‑starter able to multi‑task and prioritize workload.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Technical degree or equivalent combination of experience & education.
• 3+ years' experience as a Machinist.
• MasterCam or equivalent drawing and programming a plus.
• Solidworks or equivalent experience a plus.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Buck Knives is willing to train the right person in certain areas, if majority of qualifications are already met.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

?The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions