1St Shift-Az CNC Machinist III

Offering Sign on Bonus, $500 payable at 6-month anniversary, $750 payable at 12-month anniversary. DESCRIPTION: The CNC Machinist will perform accurate and timely set-ups utilizing CNC mill or lathe machining centers.

Proficient in accurate change-over of machine set-ups. Ensure conformance to customer requirements using calibrated measuring equipment and visual inspection. Record and comprehend company work instructions and set-up books.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Setup and operate CNC lathe or mill for production operation. Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as needed.

Responsible for DNC communications, downloading tool programs. Inspect and measure parts according to set-up book inspection callouts. Monitor and replace tools in accordance with tool life management system, document all tool changes.

Ensure company procedures and "best machining practices" are being followed. Perform additional related duties as assigned. Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices.

EDEUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years CNC experience in a manufacturing environment; OR, 2 years CNC experience in a manufacturing environment with certificates of completion for machining levels 1 & 2 and an Associates of Applied Science in Manufacturing and Production Technology. Demonstrated ability at operating CNC Machines and interpreting G & M codes.

Changing cutting tools and accurately adjusting offsets. Ability to set-up jobs independently. Ability to read part drawings, apply GD&T concepts and rules to understand geometric requirements.

Ability to correctly use and interpret measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, thread gages, chamfer gages, pin gage, test indicators, drop indicators, height gages, optical comparators. Implement 6S concepts. Basic computer skills:

Excel, Word, Outlook. Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing preferred. Visual inspection experience preferred.

Detail oriented and strong organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

Standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, use hands to finger, handle, or feel parts; reaching with hands and arms and overhead; talking and/or hearing instructions and sounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to differentiate shades and color to identify coating defects. Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading dial and digital gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of coating operations. WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. High noise levels from operating machines.

Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials commonly used in a manufacturing environment. Hours-1st shift, 6am-3:30pm.