Machinist I

This Position sets up and operates a CNC Lathe to create customized parts within tolerance of prints.

• Reviews and organizes work orders and pulls set up instructions and blue prints from Epicor if applicable.
• Sets up appropriate programs to run the CNC Lathe based on work orders and blue prints. May edit the programs and set up instructions.
• Supplies the bar feeder with appropriate material as needed. May saw parts to appropriate size prior to loading.
• Runs and operates the Lathe.
• Performs changeovers as needed which often has manual aspects and requires attention to detail.
• Deburr finished parts using deburring wheel or other hand tools if necessary.
• Performs quality checks and measure finished parts using hand measurement tools, (micrometers, calipers, plug gauges & profilometers) to determine if they are within tolerance.
• Makes appropriate offsets if parts are not within tolerance.
• Scan parts into Epicor, log date and other details of the job.
• Performs basic PMS and performs 5S in area.

• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust priories to reflect changing needs or job demands.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2+ years' experience operating CNC or combination of education and experience.
• Navigate thru CNC controls.
• Reading and editing G Code preferred.