CNC Machinist

MachinistResponsibilities: - Independently set-up and operate CNC-controlled lathes- Select, clamp and align work-pieces and fixtures, tools, attachments and accessories for required machining.- Set expansion-rate on finished hydraulic holders.- Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, angle and depth of cut required for machining.- Enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control data.- Balance tools (grinding-wheels) required for OD-grinding.- Start and observe machine-operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance-machining, and to adjust machine-controls or control-data as required.- Understand functional application of hydraulic tool-holders.- Communicate with supervisor or design-engineer about adjustments in dimensions and tolerances (if reasonable with quality requirements).- Perform all scheduled maintenance-intervals on machine.- Install some replacement-parts into machines, mechanisms and equipment and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.- Verify conformance of finished work-piece by checking specifications, cross-references counterparts of assembly (if available) and/or Mfg. order, signing off on manufacturing papers.Job RequirementsRequirements: - High school diploma (Machine technology certificate preferred)- 3+ years of machinist experience on CNC lathes - turning specials machines - Understanding of blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances used to machine hydraulic tool-holders.- Understands metric & English measurement systems.- Understands operation and handling of calipers and all precision-grade gages to be used during in-process and finished inspection.- Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.