HeidenHain 5 axis Horizontal Milling Machinist Class A

POSITION SUMMARY

Sets up and operates Horizontal Milling centers with HeidenHain controls to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the position’s essential functions and responsibilities. Trains other employees on the setup and operation of machines as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures and marks reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials.
• Calculates and sets HeidenHain control to regulate machining factors such as speeds, feeds, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or controls media as required.
• Works with engineering to analyze challenges and helps engineering to develop the best solutions to those challanges.
• Mentors and teaches employees with lesser capabilities at any point in production.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observe all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to balance castings and weldments to best material condition while holding parts in a free state to prevent warpage post machining.
• Proficient in G code programming and Heidenhain programming , tooling, and fixturing.
• Self-sufficient in all areas of machining and production.
• Able to machine large complex parts.
• Able to use height gages, calipers, micrometers, gage pins, thread gages, and optical comparators.
• Has troubleshooting skills.
• Expertise in reading and interpretation of blueprints and specifications.
• Observes and listens to operating equipment to diagnose cutting efficiency or malfunctions.
• Knowledge of mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry preferred.
• Expertise in work holding devices. Design and build as needed, including cause and effects.
• Expertise in deburring and finishing techniques.
• Expert knowledge of tapping, threading, and thread forms.
• Experienced knowledge of materials, including cutting speed and feeds.
• Able to plan and execute the sequence of events from start to finish to produce a part.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

Granite State Manufacturing offers a comprehensive benefits package to all GSM employees.

• Health & Wellness Programs
• Health Insurances (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Workers Compensation

…and much more.