Job Overview:CNC Production Machinist performs duties and tasks listed below to operate CNC production equipment.Responsibilities and Duties Required
- Visually inspect equipment, fixtures, gauges and cutting tools prior to starting any shop order.
- Read and interpret operation sheets to understand work instructions and inspection record requirements.
- Upload and download programs per CNC Software Control.
- Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions
- Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner according to the Shapes Employee Handbook.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment and contribute to Shapes' 6S program and Lean concepts.
- Inspect all work performed by utilizing gauging and measurement instruments called out on the Inspection Record Sheets.
- Ensure that inspection tools being used are up to date on calibration.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Possess knowledge of CNC equipment capabilities and the ability to perform daily maintenance for the machine.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to stay focused, adapt to change, and pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to understand how to touch-off tools and replace inserts and endmills and follow set-up sheets.
- Ability to perform mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals)
- Ability to use various inspection equipment. (Calipers, Micrometers, gage pins and height gages etc.)
- Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
- Ability to operate manual bridge ports and lathes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.
Job, Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsPhysical Demands:
- Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re-position self to perform required tasks.
- Constantly operate machinery required for this job.
- May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
- May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
- Specific coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.
- May work in close proximity to others.
Visual Acuity:
- Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
- Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to read computer screen and documents.
Hearing Ability:
- Normal hearing or corrected to normal.
- Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.
Working Conditions:
- Factory environment.
- Occasional work outside normal business hours.
- High noise levels from operating machines.
- Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
- Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
- Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This description is only intended as a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.The physical demands and work characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.