The CNC Lathe Machinist’s main objective is to read and interpret sketches, prints, and other related technical data to produce quality parts. Employee is responsible for producing machined parts via the use of conventional CNC machine equipment at Corrosion Materials. (CMI)
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
At a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Machinist. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require.
- Sets up and operates numerical control lathe to perform various machine functions, such as turning, facing, drilling, boring, threading, grooving, and sometimes milling of metallic and non-metallic workpieces.
- The machinist will read the sketches or drawings to determine the tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences while utilizing knowledge of machine tool capabilities, machinability of materials, and shop math.
- Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. Operates machine manually to perform nonautomated functions or when machine malfunctions.
- Must maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area and machine to aid in the efficient operation of the CNC machine.
- Perform dimensional inspection of machined parts using basic measuring instruments commonly required during parts inspection (calipers, micrometers, gages, etc…).
- Complies with all policies and procedures required by management.
- Maintains a professional and cooperative relationship with all supervisors and coworkers.
- Informs supervisory personnel when raw product, events or finished products are not conforming to required standards.
- Maintains and performs preventative maintenance on machine and related systems.
- Estimates scheduled workload capacity and running time to assist the supervisor with machine shop logistics.
- Performs all job tasks in a safe manner as per company safety policies and procedures.
Required Skills
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Must possess basic knowledge and understanding of CNC machine equipment, including but not limited to: the speed and feed settings, coolant flow settings, depth of cut settings, and safe operation of machine.
- Must possess basic math skills. Machinists may be required to pass an aptitude test to confirm their knowledge of basic math.
- 5+ years’ experience with computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines.
- Must have a basic understanding of G-code programming language.
- Must possess a basic understanding of measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gages) and how they function.
- Able to maintain a regular work schedule sufficient to meet the needs of the CNC department.
- Must possess a basic understanding of cutting tools used for machining and their proper applications.
- Knowledge and use of basic hand tools used during the machining such as files, wrenches, and de-burring tools.
- Ability to calculate and input tool and work offset entries and monitor machine settings and performance for tool wear and possible imminent failure.
- Must possess the ability to interpret basic 2D blueprints to determine part dimensions for inspection purposes.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Four years of machining experience
Required Experience