CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist
 

Role Purpose: CNC Machinists produce machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. They ensure fabrication and delivery of quality products by observing protocols and taking precise measurements.

Reports To: Shop Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools.
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining.
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, drill, bore, grind or otherwise shape work piece to prescribed dimensions and finish.
• Analyze specifications and decide on tooling according to knowledge of shop mathematics, metal properties, and machining procedures. 
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, and electronic measuring devices.
• Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools.
• Operates machines such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, shapers and grinders to fabricate dies, tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Clean, check and lubricate machines to maintain proper operation.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks.
• Operate fork truck, cranes, and genie boom.
• Follow all OHSA regulations and company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies and Behaviours:

• Displays excellence in daily work
  • Detail oriented, eye for quality
  • Clean and organized
• Positive and engaged
  • Must be motivated and have a team-oriented attitude
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Coachable
  • Must be willing to learn, grow and develop
  • Receive constructive feedback
• Generates great ideas, opportunities for CI
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Goes above and beyond
• Works to high standards
  • Works with quality in mind to ensure customers are satisfied
  • Takes responsibility and accountability
• Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to setup and perform machining such as milling, drilling, boring, and reaming metal work pieces
  • Ability to read two dimensional prints
  • Ability to use measurement instruments related to the machining process.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understands and can interpret the fundamentals of GD&T
• Previous experience as a CNC operator/machinist (an asset)
• Trade certification (an asset)
• Ability to program CNC machines (an asset)
• Proficiency with cam software, and the ability to review technical documentation including project plans, test procedures and design documents (an asset)

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