CNC Machinist - Weekend SWING Shift

CNC Machinist - WEEKEND SWING SHIFT (FRI/SAT/SUN) - NWI DEFENSE, ALBANY OR

POSITION SUMMARY: Produces machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies in a fast-paced machine shop environment. Successful candidate must be hardworking and detail oriented with a strong work ethic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following: other duties may be assigned.

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Configure mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
• Loads machine with work pieces
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces
• Maintains specifications by observing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; collaborating with CNC Programming Team; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Meets production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality
• Responsible for maintaining serial number and lot traceability
• Other duties as assigned which may include forging work, cutoff work, EDM Operation, Manual Lathe work when needed

Accountabilities of All Employees

• Using your best efforts and full capability daily to the work assigned to you by your manager

• Advising your manager if you do not understand the work they have assigned to you, or if the assignment does not fit with your knowledge of the circumstances, current skills or available time and resources.

• Advising your manager of any situations or obstacles that could keep you from accomplishing the work assigned to you.

• Advising your manager of any situations or opportunities that could help you complete or improve the work assigned to you.

• Demonstrating work behaviors consistent with the company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including company policies, standards, procedures to comply with ISO and AS9100 Quality Management System

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains safe operations by keeping work area clean and organized and by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

• Maintains equipment by completing basic preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; initiating maintenance request work orders

• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

• Documents actions by completing required paper etc.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications, etc.

• Participate in required meetings & training

• Able to cross train into other departments as needed

• Adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, able to deal with frequent change, delays, and unexpected events

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must pass all pre-employment background checks and screenings.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED, Two (2) years of vocational/tech school certification/apprenticeship program or work experience
• Preferred: Experience in setting up & operating CNC resources, in process inspection

MATHEMATICAL, COMPUTER & LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to apply concepts such as basic fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be able to use computer to access and retrieve information within ERP system (Epicor)
• Ability to read and interpret common scientific and technical journals and blue prints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

REASONING ABILITY:

• Above-average Mechanical Reasoning Ability

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.

The table below illustrates the frequency and types of physical requirements for this job.

Physical Requirements

Frequency

required to lift/carry objects weighing less than 15 pounds

routinely (26% - 75%)

lift/carry objects weighing between 15 and 44 pounds

rarely (0% - 5%)

required to lift/carry objects weighing 45 pounds and over

rarely (0% - 5%)

stand

often (> 75%)

walk

routinely (26% - 75%)

Kneel or sit

rarely (0% - 5%)

climb

rarely (0% - 5%)

reach above the shoulders

routinely (26% - 75%)

use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls

routinely (26% - 75%)

Vision - close

often (> 75%)

Vision - distant

rarely (0% - 5%)

Vision – color perception

rarely (0% - 5%)

Repetitive Motion / Repetitive Work

routinely (26% - 75%)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The table below illustrates the frequency and elements the work environment for this job.

Element

Frequency

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

often (> 75%)

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals

occasionally (<10%)

Risk of Electrical Shock

rarely (0% - 5%)

Nominal Noise Level

<80 db routinely

Peak/Occasional Noise Level

81 db rarely