Company Description

FK Instrument is dedicated to the ultra-critical tolerance machining of parts and components for customers in the aerospace, semi conductor, and military industries. Our company remains focused on product quality, excellence, and customer satisfaction, characteristics that have served our customers well over the years and are the hallmark of our success. To assure that we maintain our leadership role in the production machining industry, FKI continues to expand and upgrade both its capabilities and facilities.

Job Overview

A front-line leader of our Milling Department is responsible for set-up, operation, and oversight of our CNC Mill machines. As the Lead you will support the operator’s activities to ensure that machining is completed to meet appropriate quality standards, customer specifications, and delivery requirements. The ideal candidate is an optimistic, high-integrity team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up and operate CNC mill machines using set up sheets and written instructions.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to programming, machine operation, and other manufacturing processes.
• Train and coach new hires on policies and procedures.
• Enact and monitor workplace safety measures.
• Monitors labor entries.
• Study blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess work piece specifications, determine tolling instructions, tools and materials needed and the sequence of operation.
• Monitor and make recommendations to maintain and improve efficiencies while maintaining quality.
• To share expertise and knowledge throughout the machine shop and be a focal point for advice on machining operations.
• Study job packets and organize materials for next order during cycles to reduce cycle & set up time.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• 8 years’ experience of working unaided on setting up and operating 3 axis CNC milling machines in a job shop environment
• Knowledge of Mastercam
• Preferred control experience: Fanuc
• Ability to change and adapt work behaviors based on a constantly changing production schedule
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills

At FK Instrument Co, LLC, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are an experienced CNC Machinist looking to be part of a dynamic team in Clearwater, Florida, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission of delivering top-quality products while upholding the highest standards of precision machining.

FK Instrument Co, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.