CNC Machinist

SUMMARY

Set up and operate CNC Machining Centers, Manual Mills, or Manual Lathes in order to produce precision parts in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position and fasten work pieces.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machine.
• Select the appropriate tools and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, and Grinders.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers, depth micrometers, inside diameter gauges, and outside diameter gauges.
• Read and understand gauging sheets.
• Read and interpret blueprints to insure parts are being made according to specifications.
• Listen to machine and tooling to ensure machine and tooling are running properly.
• Operate hoist in order to load parts onto machining center, lathe, or mill.
• Takes job down efficiently (Tooling, cleaning fixtures, putting gauges back, etc).