Part-time CNC Machinist

Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc. in Meadville, PA is seeking a CNC Machinist to operate vertical/horizontal mills and turning centers, load programs, set up parts in fixtures, and edit programs for optimal results.

You will work independently with minimal direction from the Team Leader. Responsibilities include reading process specs and blueprints, performing in-process inspections, maintaining tooling, and keeping the work area clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year related experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and process specifications.
• Strong mathematical skills for fractions, percentages, and speeds/feeds.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machine centers and control consoles to load data and run programs.
• Set up parts in fixtures, load tool magazines, and edit programs for tolerance.
• Perform in-process inspections and measure workpieces to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and proper tool maintenance.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Inspection & Metrology

Setup & Tooling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Operate CNC machine centers such as vertical/horizontal mills and/or turning centers. Operate control consoles to enter data for machine operation. The machining operation requires loading CNC programs and tool magazines and the set up and positioning of parts in holding fixtures; also edit programs as required to produce optimal results. Work independently with minimal direction from Team Leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work from and follow process specifications, travelers, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, work instruction, relevant process controls, and verbal/written instruction.
• Required to concurrently run multiple machine centers.
• Load machine as required in accordance with router instructions.
• Actively observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Conduct in process inspections and measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Ensure quality standards / inspection plan are completed / meet for the completed machine operation.
• Edit program as required to compensate for tool wear and machine operation in order to continually produce parts within tolerance.
• Remove flashing, burrs, and sharp edges from work piece and perform other additional operations at CNC work center that will reduce shop flow.
• Required to maintain cutting tool inserts and replace/repair tools as necessary to assure machine operation.
• Machine and work area must be kept clean.
• Requires the use of and ownership of basic tools and various hand tools as specified by departmental tool list.
• Scrutinize every facet of job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Team Leader
• Perform housekeeping chores as department requirements dictate.
• Other duties as assigned by Team Leader.

Key Roles

• Set up and run either turning or milling center
• Independently perform inspection
• Cares for parts in accordance with procedures (Corrosion Protection/Handling/ FOD)Cares for parts in accordance with procedures (Corrosion Protection/Handling/ FOD)
• Work to standard and contributes to continuous improvement; communicates issues to team leader in a timely manner; effectively leaves notes for next shift

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and at least one year related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.
• Ability to perform statistical process control input and interpret statistical data to compensate for machining deviation. Ability to perform mathematical calculations on fractions, percentages, decimals, and machine speeds/feeds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• May be required to train and assist other employees.

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 occasionally required to walk; and regularly required to stand; handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, and the 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Safety and Policy Practices

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with Company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.