CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor

Department: Manufacturing

Division: Midstate Machine – Ohio 

Accountability

This position is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of manufacturing machines for production of quality parts.

Organizational Relationship

The Machinist position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor, receiving advice, counsel and direction.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.            Reviews job package in its entirety, including routing, blueprints, specifications and other documentation as appropriate to fully understand the process plan, part configuration(dimensions & tolerances), material, tooling and equipment to be used to produce the end product. 

2.            Builds setup per documented plan, utilizing knowledge of proper setup procedures, machining practices, material properties and tooling.  Setups are built on equipment he/she has been previously qualified to operate, such as lathes, milling machines, and/or grinders, both CNC and conventional.

3.            Operates production equipment utilizing knowledge of machining practices and safe operation         

techniques to produce components and/or services that meet customer needs. Initiates changes to the setup and/or operation to optimize production efficiency.

4.            Verifies conformance of work piece to specifications using appropriate measuring              instruments.

5.            Evaluates deviations identified in the machining process to determine the cause and initiates

corrective action if appropriate. Reports all deviations identified via Process Discrepancy Report (PDR). 

6.            Trains less experienced machinists in advanced machining techniques to aid in developing a higher level of technical competence in the machinist labor force.