CNC Machinist / Machine Operator

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Job Objective
Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic parts.

Qualifications
1. High School Diploma and 4 years related experience and/or training preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

2. Specialized training in metalworking or manufacturing preferred. Lathe specific expertise is preferred.

3. Working knowledge and experience utilizing HAAS and Okuma CNC Machine controls for lathes and mills preferred.

4. Experience and Training in CAD/CAM software. Master-Cam with post-processing lathe and mill CNC programs preferred.

5. Demonstrated ability to apply design principles while utilizing a keen attention to detail.

6. Proven ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.

Job Duties
1. Fabricate tools, fixtures and components to support engineering and manufacturing in the building of precision molds.

2. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

3. Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.

4. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.

5. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

6. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.

7. Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.

8. Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

9. Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.

10. Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.

11. Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.

12. Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.

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

14. Provides training and support to all manufacturing employees.

Relocation is not offered with this position

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• 5x8
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently reside in Montana
• How much specific Lathe experience do you have.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• CNC: 3 years (Required)
• Machining: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia Falls, MT 59912: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person