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Overview: The CNC Machinist will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC milling and/or turning machines to produce precision parts. This includes reading blueprints, selecting appropriate tooling, and performing quality checks. The candidate will have a strong understanding of machining principles, materials, and measurement tools.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and set up projects by determining project requirements from engineers, drawings and sourcing required tooling and materials.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to maintain dimensions within tolerances of precision machined parts.
• Place purchase orders to acquire tools and materials.
• Complete machining projects, start to finish, through MasterCAM CNC programming, machine/stock set-up and finishing operations as required (inspection, de-burring, and cleaning of parts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve most machine operation issues without assistance and be able to perform basic machine set ups.
• Ensure high quality parts by closely monitoring and adjusting operation of machine and/or tooling while regularly inspecting parts for conformance to requirements.
• Ability to quickly detect and correct minor malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Quickly raises and machining or quality issues with appropriate supervision or engineering support.
• Suggest areas for improvement to the production process.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a CNC machining environment.
• Proven experience with CAM software (MasterCAM)
• Experience using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks)
• Hands-on experience operating and setting up CNC milling machines (HAAS and Prototrak CNC Mills)
• A solid understanding of machining principles (feeds and speeds, tool selection, material selection, etc)
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments (Micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, etc.)
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to assemble and disassemble parts and assemblies.
• Independently solve problems and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to set and achieve objectives.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Nice to Have Skills and experience:

• Interpret and apply of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Set up and operation of surface grinding equipment
• Experience with tool making, small parts and high precision work.