Maintains a safety-first approach and follows all required PPE, machine safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.
Uses Mastercam to create, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and production components.
Designs, develops, machines, modifies, and repairs fixtures, jigs, workholding, tooling, and other manufacturing aids.
Sets up and operates CNC mills, lathes, 3-axis and 5-axis machines, as well as applicable manual toolroom equipment.
Determines appropriate machining methods, tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, cutting parameters, and sequence of operations.
Performs machine prove-outs and trial runs to verify programs, setups, fixture functionality, and dimensional accuracy.
Troubleshoots machining, programming, tooling, fixture, and workholding issues and makes necessary adjustments.
Works closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Programming to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve machining processes.
Identifies opportunities to reduce setup and cycle time, improve tooling and fixture design, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
Uses precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, height gauges, dial indicators, and other inspection tools to verify conformance to specifications.
Produces precision components and tooling while maintaining required tolerances, quality standards, and documentation.
Adheres to AS9100, ISO 9000, internal Quality Management System requirements, and established manufacturing procedures.
May provide technical guidance or training to other machinists regarding setups, tooling, fixtures, programming, and machining methods.
Maintains a clean, organized, and FOD-free work area and actively participates in 5S efforts.
Follows all Company policies and performs other duties as assigned.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
