Machinist1,Operations

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Machinist I, Cleco (2nd Shift) reports directly to the Machining Production Supervisor. They will work closely with Engineering, their Team Lead, their supervisor and other members of Machining and Maintenance to provide solutions on the floor and ensure quality parts are produced.

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The Build (Responsibilities)

• Be the "Setup" operator of the machine(s) you run in your cell, completing the setup, fixturing, work offsets, tool building, and tool setting.
• Correct incorrect programming on CNC machines.
• Train up to running more than one machine per cell.
• Load all tools, troubleshoot, and perform quality checks before completely running the job to completion.
• Proof programs and make changes on your machine(s).
• Work with engineers on problems that cannot be fixed at the floor level.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and written instructions to understand task at hand.
• Identify tooling and inserts and adjustments needed to perform changeover to next order.
• Load and interpret program using M & G codes.
• Set up CNC equipment including touching off tools and adjusting feeds and speeds.
• Operate and troubleshoot CNC equipment throughout operation to ensure part quality.
• Use measuring equipment and gages to ensure produced part meets specifications.
• Prioritize work within cell through communicating with Team Leads and Managers.
• Record data as it relates to productivity and first article inspections of parts run.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed in the respective work area.
• Other duties as required to successfully perform the job.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Expert in Machining with 3 years’ experience as a Machinist preferred; Associate degree in a related discipline may be substituted for work experience requirement.
• Previous experience in a precision machined manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to set-up, troubleshoot, and operate mill or lathe.
• Ability to set up and run conventional machining equipment.
• Ability to load and interpret M & G codes.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand complex blueprints at different levels within the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use and understand measuring equipment (calipers, plug gauges, micrometers, micrometers etc.) to check part quality and perform required duties.
• Expertise in gauges and boxes for setup.
• Able to bend, twist, turn and squat when performing inspections and completing set-ups.