Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Operate Machines:

• Loads starting material into machine and unloads machined part from machine.
• Deburrs Parts as necessary for Inspection and Safety
• Performs Daily Housekeeping around machine and Daily Maintenance checks.
• Coordinates machine maintenance and machinery pm's.
• Adjusts tool offsets and other machine offsets such as fixture offsets, cutter comp, etc.
• Sets/changes speed/feed rates to optimize machining process.

Set-Up Jobs:

• For infrequently run and extremely high-value complex machining operations, installs and aligns holding fixtures and accessories on machines per green folder instructions.
• Aligns and secures cutting tools into tool holders and then installs tool assemblies on machines per tool sheet.
• Retrieves current revision CNC program and downloads to machine.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts set-up as required to make part within specification.

Tooling:

• Recognizes that tool wear has occurred.
• Adjusts tool offsets as necessary.
• Identifies correct tool versus the tool sheet and changes the tool in the machine.
• Selects alternate tools and proves them out to improve machining processes or replace tooling that is no longer available.

CNC Program:

• Reads CNC program line-by-line in order to follow tools paths.
• Line-edits CNC code to improve processes.
• Ability to create programs such as MasterCam, Part Maker, and Esprit software is preferred.

Manual Inspection:

• Uses standard hand tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and hard gages to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications.
• Uses any specialty inspection device (ex: vision system) required in each machining cell.
• Identify and use alternate inspection methods to validate quality readings from standard methods.

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM):

• Loads part onto CMM and operates CMM to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications
• Interprets CMM data to notice pattern shifts, quality trends, and other issues related to the machining process.
• Identify and use alternate inspection methods to validate quality readings from standard methods.

Quality System & Documentation:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, and quality plans so as to understand inspection requirements.
• Fills out Quality System paperwork and enters data into computer as necessary.
• Verifies and signs off 1st and last piece inspections.
• Alters Green Folder and notifies Process Engineering in accordance with Quality System Procedures
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SolidWorks preferred
• Dispositions discrepant material in accordance with Quality System Procedures
• Approve NMRR's within assigned dollar value limits.

Planning & Scheduling:

• Operates more than 1 machine at the same time, as required.
• Assists in scheduling work on machines to enable employees to operate efficiently.
• Will work a flexible schedule when required for training and issues related to machine, tooling, processing, etc.

Training:

• Trains other employees in the basics of operating equipment on which employee is fully competent.
• Ensures that employees assigned to the area are fully trained to perform all aspects of their job descriptions.
• Provides input to Value Stream Manager for annual performance reviews and disciplinary discussions.
• Mentors apprentices assigned to area of responsibility

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:

• Identifies problems and discerns between machine, work holding, material, tooling and CNC program issues.
• Independently gathers and analyzes information, develops solutions and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Work with more senior machining employees, engineers, or supervisors when extremely difficult problems arise.

Process Design & Development:

• Provides technical information and guidance to Engineering and Quality regarding process design.
• Starts-Up new parts with some assistance from engineers and programmers on less complex parts.
• Assists programmers and engineers on new part start up on more complex parts.

Repairs & Reworks:

• Independently sets-up and reworks parts on CNC and manual machines.
• Analyzes cause of discrepant material and provides remedial, corrective, and preventive actions.

Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

•Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
•Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Vocational Technical High School or Community College Advanced Manufacturing Certificate graduate preferred; Completed a machining related apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three to five years at the Machinist level while demonstrating ability to start-up new parts and troubleshoot difficult machining problems.
Company Culture:
Ability to perform the job while demonstrating all aspects of the ARCH Experience Behaviors: Together by Choice, Continuously Improve, Walk the Talk, Being the Best, and Customer Peace of Mind.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to present numerical data effectively and write routine correspondence; Ability to speak effectively to communicate with other employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; Ability to apply concepts such as decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; Ability to interpret bar and line graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Computer Skills:
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, SolidWorks, MasterCam, Part Maker, Esprit preferred.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Depth perception.