Machinist

MachinistThe primary purpose of a Machinist is to setup and operate manual and CNC machines to produce precision parts and instruments. Performs a variety of manufacturing operations related to fabrication and/or machining of precision parts and/or sheet metal for use in the electronic industry and/or manufacturing assembly.Requirement/Must Have:High School Diploma or equivalent.Minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.Responsibilities:Machines parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders.Sets up, adjusts, and operates all of the basic machining tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.Maintains the tools and machines required for optimum job performance.Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments, such as micrometers and calipers.Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.Selects the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.Works from drawings, work orders, and instructions covering production parts or tooling requirements.Measures, examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.Sets controls to regulate machining, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized CNC machine control media.Constructs, modifies, or repairs a wide variety of product parts, subassemblies, and related tooling.Able to set up and operate a variety of machine shop and/or sheet metal fabrication equipment.Understands and complies with customer specifications in part manufacturing.Understands and uses a wide variety of mathematical functions applicable to work tasks.Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development.Nice to Have:Experience with CAD cam (Mastercam and Autocad is a plus), Haas and Hurco controls.Manual and CNC machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment, including setting up machine tools, lathes, and milling machines.Programming for Mastercam.Programs, sets up, and runs a vertical machining center for one-off prototype parts or production parts run.Experience reading/interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.Experience making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds.Able to work independently, without direction, with all types of processes and prototype development instructions, including prints and sketches.