What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Turning Machinist - Union - 1st or 2nd Shift position at TekPro?
TekPro is a professional recruiting firm that places tradesmen, engineers, and leadership talent in modernized manufacturing plants across the Chicagoland area. We're currently looking for 2 seasoned CNC Lathe Machinists to work in permanent roles at a high-tech, union machining facility that produces complex parts for aerospace & defense applications. This position offers high earning potential due to 55 hour work weeks as well as a $2.50 - $3.30 shift differential if you're open to night shift.
Responsibilities:
- Plans machines by studying work order, blueprints, engineering plan, quality plan, materials, specifications, OP. drawings, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Sets-up lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments.
- Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces in accordance to supplied OP. drawing and quality plan.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Experience and Education
- A college degree is not required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience operating CNC lathes and mills required.
- Ability to read technical mechanical drawings along with a good understanding of GD&T.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Experience operating DMG/Mori Seiki NT4300/1500 turn/mill would be a big plus.
- Experience with gear manufacturing would be a big plus
Salary : $25 - $33
