Makino Operator

Makino Operator

3rd shift: Frida, Saturday & Sunday: 4:00am-4:30pm

Purpose
Set up and operate a Makino CNC machine to perform precision manufacturing. Includes reading and understanding blueprints and drawings

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous 5 axis CNC experience required
• Familiar with FANUC controls

Tasks

• Prepare and operate Makino CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling etc.
• Perform set ups, adjust, or load raw materials and parts into the machine.
• Able to install or operate specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Aligns and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines per set up documentation.
• Measure, examine, or test completed parts to check for defects and ensure conformance to customer using precision instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and faro arms.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine product conformance
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine the need for adjustments or repairs.
• Confirm with engineering, supervisory, or inspection personnel to verify technical information.
• Fit and assemble fixtures and cutters to make or repair customer products.
• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
• Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
• Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability per Kaizen process.
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or calipers and portable CMM or FARO.

Skills

• Organized, detailed and results oriented
• Ability to read and interpret engineering, drawings and customer specifications
• Excellent problem solving, teamwork and communication skills
• Detail oriented, ability to check parts for nonconformance or defects
• Ability to use ERP programs to load parts, clock into jobs and claim parts
• Experience with machining close tolerance parts
• Ability to work long shifts in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and be a self starter

Experience

• 2 - 3 years: Previous experience with FANUC controls
• 2 - 3 years: Previous 5 axis CNC experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)