Skilled CNC Machinist - Setup, Operate, Inspect

Ottenweller Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a skilled machinist to set up, program, and operate conventional and CNC machines to fabricate metal parts. You will study blueprints, select tools, verify tolerances, and run trials to ensure accuracy.

Strong reading of blueprints and measuring tools is essential. Responsibilities include running machining centers, performing first-piece and in-process inspections, and maintaining machine logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Previous CNC programming and set up experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Select programs or set up functions to create parts per blueprint considering tools, tolerances and materials.
• Measure and mark dimensions on material or workpiece for reference.
• Set up and operate holding fixtures, cutting tools and machines.
• Adjust controls for speed, feed, coolant, and depth of cut; input or edit machine control data.
• Run trials to verify accuracy of machine settings and data.
• Operate machining centers: prep, load, start, monitor, adjust, and unload parts.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, indicators and tape.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machines; maintain logs.
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Measuring with tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Ottenweller Company in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a skilled machinist to set up, program, and operate conventional and CNC machines to fabricate metal parts. You will study blueprints, select tools, verify tolerances, and run trials to ensure accuracy.

Strong reading of blueprints and measuring tools is essential. Responsibilities include running machining centers, performing first-piece and in-process inspections, and maintaining machine logs.