5 Axis Set Up Machinist - Pioneer Motor Bearing

Pioneer Motor Bearing Company provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users with first-class bearing engineering, manufacturing, and repair expertise. Our mission is to help them design, build, maintain, and upgrade large rotating equipment to operate more efficiently and reliably over an extended life. We are a service-oriented company; therefore, our fast-paced environment helps meet the goal of providing the best customer satisfaction.

Our industry leading Benefits and Pay Policies:

Overtime

• All OT is paid at 2x pay, and vacation and holiday hours count towards the calculation of overtime hours.

Medical

• Pioneer pays 100% of our employee's premiums and subsidizes health plans for family members.
• Employees receive monthly contributions towards a Health Savings Account (HSA). This increases annual income $1,500 for individuals and $3,000 for families.
• Employees receive automatic reimbursements for expenses toward the deductible ($2,750 individual / $5,500 families).
• Insurance covers 100% of expenses after deductible is met.

Pioneer offers a full range of additional benefits, including dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching.

Vacation

• 2.5 weeks vacation for new employees, 3 weeks vacation after 3 years and scales up to 6 weeks.

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each employee can be successful.

If you are a skilled 5-axis set-up Machinist with the qualifications and experience, we hope that you will apply.

Summary of Job:

The 5-Axis Set up machinist is responsible for setting up CNC machine tools with proper tooling and offsets required to manufacture and repair fluid film bearings, seals, aerospace, and defense related parts. The ideal candidate will be a Journeyman Machinist with a diverse skill set.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Manufacture and inspect detailed parts and tools from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions using a variety of cutting tools and equipment including right angle heads

• Ability to use mathematical and geometrical calculations.

• Determine how to set up machines based on instructional route sheets

• Responsible for keeping the work area clean and free from safety hazards and maintaining acceptable quality and efficiency levels.

• Must be able to utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., Dial calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, dial indicators) to maintain dimensional accuracy and specified tolerances during machining operations

• Make all corrections as needed by editing the program.

• Make necessary notations for changes or corrections in the control.

• Provide timely information regarding problems in production that may adversely affect quality, delivery, or customer requirements.

• Make suggestions for further improvements in the program to shorten run times

• Analyze tooling, setups, and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical drawings

• Loading, unloading heavy parts using overhead cranes and best rigging practices

Qualifications Desired:

• Proficient in 5-axis machine tool setup and operation
• Technical degree from a trade school or community college; or 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and company, customer, and governmental specifications and regulations.
• Familiar with DMG MORI, Okuma, Hyundai, Fanuc, and other machine tools
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and co-workers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and machining operations relevant to a company manufacturing and repairing fluid film bearings.
• General knowledge of machining processes (including cutting fluids, surface finishes, and tolerances, turning, drilling, milling, and abrasive processes.)
• General familiarity with materials (steels, nonferrous metals, and alloys).
• Aerospace Experience a Plus

Additional Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Cad/Cam programming software experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft

Physical Requirements: The requirements listed below are examples of the conditions, skills, and abilities needed to perform the necessary tasks of this position and need to be more inclusive.

• Indoor Machine Shop environment
• Frequent lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.
• Stoop, bend, crawl, reach, stand, and walk frequently.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, hear, concentrate, and comprehend complex data.

You should be proficient in:

• CAD Software
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• CAD/CAM Software
• AS9100 Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, ProtoTRAK, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Dmg Mori Seiki, Fanuc, Okuma)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Dmg Mori Seiki, Okuma)

Salary info:

$30 - $35 / hr