CNC Programmer / Machinist

Job description

The primary focus of the programmer is to program, set up, and run 3,4 and 5 axis CNC machines. Other expectations would include periodic operation of manual mills and lathes. Maintaining the flow of repair work and fabricated parts across his/her bench, machines, and equipment. Coordinate with the machine shop supervisor or appropriate engineer and have a basic understanding of manual machining. Responsibilities: Essential Job Duties: - Program, set up, operate, and maintain 5 axis mills to perform precision milling operations. - Program, set up, operate, and maintain a variety of machine tools to perform precision turning and milling machining operations. - Be able to operate and maintain band saws, surface grinders, and manual mills. - Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables, study sample parts or compute dimensions and tolerances, measure and lay out work pieces to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan & execute best sequence of operations. - Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy by verifying dimensions of machined parts or tooling using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, or other specialized...