CNC Machinist
The CNC Machinist is responsible for the setup and operation of complex CNC machinery to produce precision components. Production of precision components is driven by a predetermined schedule based on a customer-required date or as otherwise instructed.
The CNC Machinist positions are located in Franklin, WI until the summer of 2012 when they will relocate to Grafton.
Essential Duties Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Setup and Operate CNC Machinery.
- Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
- Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
- Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
- Interpretation of component drawings.
- Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
- Use of precision measuring instruments and equipment.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and measuring instruments.
- In-process inspection of components produced.
- Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments.
- Determination of component conformance to specifications.
- Adjustments to program/operating parameters to make conforming parts.
- Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
- Basic machine tool trouble shooting (interpret operator/maintenance manuals).
- Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
- Anticipation of tooling requirement.
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
- Communication of tooling requirements to procurement personnel.
- Cross functional interaction with Quality, Engineering etc.
- Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange technical information.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock in order to display placement of cuts.
- Set up and operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, and cutting equipment
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in Machining is preferred; or a combination of education and experience.
- Previous knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods is preferred.
Gauthier Biomedical is an equal opportunity employer.
