Machinist II- (#CX)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs various machining processes on a variety of machine tools.  The machinist is responsible for the quality of their work and is experienced at inspection and familiar with other quality assurance techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Read and follow daily work schedule and prioritize work.

·        Gathers all documentation needed to perform the job.  Verifies that the revision levels are current and match.

·        Operates mills, lathes, and surface grinders.

·        Pulls and prepares raw material to be ready for next job.  Cleans and deburrs the material as needed to remove sharp edges and allow for placement in vises or fixtures.

·        Operates drill presses, honing machines, hydraulic presses, etc. to perform secondary operations.

·        Performs mechanical inspection to verify parts meet engineering specifications.

·        Performs routine preventative maintenance on various machine shop tools.

·        Performs light assembly as needed.

·        Assists all cell team members as needed to ensure that team goals are met.

·        Performs all CNC machine tool setups with assistance from CNC Journey Level Machinists.

·        Performs minor editing of the CNC program and communicates changes to programmer.

·        Initiates process improvements including fixture design, tooling upgrades and works with other support team members to follow through on implementation.

·        Operates other manual machine tools as necessary.

·        Performs any secondary operations as necessary to complete the process in its entirety.

·        Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.

·        Performs all routine machine tool setups.

·       Will operate a variety of machine tools including lathes, milling machines, grinders, hones

·        Performs all quality and measurement functions as related to the machining of components.

·        Handles stress in a professional manner, demonstrates the ability to get along with others, demonstrates successful attendance and punctuality, and works overtime / extra hours as required to meet business needs.

·        May travel occasionally, primarily in the local area.

·        Other duties as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3-7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.