Precision CNC Machinist — Setup & Inspect

Celestica; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401k plan with company match

PTO

Job summary

Celestica, Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a CNC Machinist 1 to set up and operate CNC machines, interpret drawings and maintain tight tolerances. You will edit programs, inspect parts, and collaborate with engineers to resolve quality issues.

The role requires solid troubleshooting, tool handling, and the ability to work from CAD data with ISO procedures in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate plus trade school training in machine shop practices and procedures, plus 3 years previous related experience using Vertical CNC machining centers and other general purpose machining and inspection equipment.
• Must be able to handle all phases of set-up, operation, editing of programs, and solid troubleshooting skills.
• Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.
• Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, height gauges, and indicators.
• Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerances and dimensions.
• Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
• Work is performed in standing and reaching positions, and numerous other physical movements will be required as necessitated by each specific job. Will be required to move heavy equipment and materials.
• Follows oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies, ISO procedures and work instructions.
• Works from CAD drawings, sketches and verbal instructions to interpret, plan and lay out own work.
• Will set up, load parts and operate multiple types of machining equipment in a safe manner, in order to produce Quality parts on a timely basis to very close tolerances.
• Interpret existing CNC programs and edit if necessary, in order to set up and operate CNC machines.
• Reviews sequences of machining operations, speeds, feeds and continually offers input in regard to improving the methods of production.
• Participates in the design and machining of special tooling or fixtures required to manufacture piece parts.
• Input of CNC programs for new parts, utilizing knowledge of numerical control machine operation.
• Calculates and codes machine controlling criteria, such as axis movement, type and size of cutting and drilling tools, spindle location, machining start.
• Monitors and changes tools as required.
• De-burring parts as required to meet quality requirements.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls media as required to ensure quality of production.
• Uses coordinate measuring machines (both Manual and an automated vision system) and hand measuring tools to perform quality inspections. Does a first piece inspection and paperwork of own work, along with monitoring quality parameters on machined parts in-process using inspection sheets. Performs dimensional inspection of products as required for conformance to quality requirements.
• Communicates with supervisor, engineers, quality and other personnel for priority of assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.

Skills

Machine operations

Geometric tolerances

Communication

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

CNC programming

Measuring equipment

ISO procedures

Setup and calibration

Education

High School diploma + trade school in machine shop

Tools

CNC machining centers

Measuring instruments

Job description

Celestica, Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a CNC Machinist 1 to set up and operate CNC machines, interpret drawings and maintain tight tolerances. You will edit programs, inspect parts, and collaborate with engineers to resolve quality issues.

The role requires solid troubleshooting, tool handling, and the ability to work from CAD data with ISO procedures in a fast-paced production environment.