What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist Level 3 position at Huston Precision?
CNC Machinist Level 3
Company: Huston Precision
Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Position Summary
The CNC Machinist Level 3 takes a part from initial CAD to final machined product, performing all steps in the production process. This employee creates CAM programs, designs or selects workholding, performs machine set ups, operations machining jobs, and performs final inspection. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and shares experience to adjust or improve shop and machine processes
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate CAD/2D part requirements and identify critical challenges and features
- Create CAM machining strategies for 4 and 5 axis machining
- Select or design workholding to ensure efficient and repeatable part production
- Setup machining jobs on 4 and 5 axis CNC milling machines including; tool assembly setup, fixture alignment, and first program test
- Operate machine production jobs including; material preparation, in process inspection, machine loading, and tool offset adjustments.
- Perform part inspection using hand tools and a measuring microscope
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Carefully clean, pack, and ship finished parts
- Provide feedback to improve and optimize shop processes
Minimum Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in a CNC machine shop
- Certificate from technical training program or equivalent work experience
- Ability to review and interpret CAM files
- Basic CAM programming for simple parts
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Experience with 3-axis CNC mills
- Ability to select tools and cutting parameters for various materials
- Familiarity with basic measuring techniques using a range of instruments
- Self-motivated, with a capacity to work independently and follow instructions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Brother machines and controls
- Proficiency in Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD and CAM
- Experience programming 4 and 5-axis machines
- Experience with CNC lathe
- Experience with swiss lathe
- Experience with small part (<1in max dimension) machining
Schedule:
- Flexible hours after probationary period
- Must be reliable
About Us
Huston Precision is a CNC machine shop that partners with hardware design firms during their prototype and production scaling phases. We’re dedicated to maintaining close collaboration with our clients, while focusing on precision and efficiency in manufacturing. We focus on small prototype parts (1
Salary : $38 - $45