CNC Machinist - Vista, CA

Full-Time

Experienced Non-Manager

MACHINE PROGRAMMER

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: MACHINE SHOP

REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

Position Summary: Works closely with the Production Manager and Engineers to ensure all machine shop fabricated parts and newly designed parts and assemblies are fabricated to the company's standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
• Sets-up and runs mills and lathes
• Consider tools required to cut materials and program machines accordingly
• Use computer software to model cutting paths and program machines accordingly
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure products meet design specifications
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Adjust machine cutting paths or settings to optimize production while maintaining quality
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines as they arise.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Train employees on how to properly operate CNC machines and programs
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Requires time spent both in an office programming and out in the manufacturing floor running machines. Either one could take up 100% of the work day.
• Required participation in internal training as needed to perform the duties assigned to this role
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• U.S. Person status required do to export control
• High School Diploma or GED
• Understanding of machine tool clearances, fixture offsets, and cutting tool offsets
• Minimum of 1+ years of MasterCam experience
• Must be able to work in a loud environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the management team.
• Ability to use indicator, gauges, and plate inspection methods for fixture pick-up, first article and in-process inspection of precision machined parts
• Ability to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.

• Ability to interpret blueprint and quality requirements
• Available to work periodic mandatory weekends and overtime
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office programs- Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Adobe Acrobat

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may have to lift and /or move up to 50lbs at times. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$25.00 - $30.00 / hour

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