CNC Swiss Machinist - J&E Companies

CNC SWISS Machinist Description:

- A strong machining background on CNC Swiss machining centers.

- Experience working with quality inspection equipment for first piece inspection.

- Background in the aerospace or medical field machining using exotic materials a plus; Studies blueprint and set up sheets to determine machining to be done, dimensions of parts, and permissible tolerances, and planned sequence of operations on the machine

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

- Mounts cutting tools in tool holders and mounts them on machine, using wrenches, verifying their position with gauges and other measuring instruments.

- Starts machine, observes operation, and verifies conformance of first-run and sample work pieces to specifications, using such instruments as micrometers, calipers, limit gauges, and scales. Capable of running multiple machines.

- Determines tool life requirements and replaces worn tools.

- Operate CNC Swiss machine to perform machining operations, such as turning, boring, facing, and threading on castings, forgings, and bar stock: etc.

- Requires little to no supervision/assistance to perform job tasks.

- Ability to read complicated blueprints and/or sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications and operating as required

- Ability to develop procedures and design fixtures or tooling

- Ability to troubleshoot production and adjust machines accordingly

- Ability and desire to be a team player and mentor to others

- Perform machining operations, such as turning, boring, facing, and threading on castings, forgings and bar stock: etc.; and other assignments as necessary. - May be required to work on other equipment/machines within the Company

Qualifications/Skills:

- 2 years of experience of operating on CNC Swiss Lathes

- Capable of running Swiss machine centers and other CNC machines

- Will be fully independent machinists

- Must have their own tools of the trade

- Interpret part configurations and dimensions from prints/ drawings

- Ability to perform 1st piece inspections on machined parts

- Must be familiar with common inspection tools

- Could be responsible for running up to 3 machines at one time

- Excellent problem solving skills

- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly

- Knowledge of Citizen and KSI SWISS CNC machines a plus