CNC Machine Operator and Machinist at Velocity Machine Inc

Summary: This position performs machine operation on specific production work centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include the following: Duties may be modified or additional duties assigned.

• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of products to standards.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur and report issues to set-up employee and/or supervisor
• Maintains continuous and repetitive production runs to meet manufacturing requirements
• Reads and interprets drawings and shop orders to meet part specifications
• Measures dimensions of finished work piece to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and understanding of functions of machine operations and the safe operations of machine driven processes.
• Be able to learn quickly how to operate machines, use gage checking equipment and locate dimensions on a machining blue print.
• Perform in process checks to make certain that the parts run efficiently and accurately to assure quality before approving production.
• Fills out data on inspection forms with required information. Notes other information related to job problems and performance.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges and clean parts.
• Stamps identifying numbers on parts as instructed.
• Package finished goods and maintain a clean work area.
• Follow company rules and safety policies.
• Bring forth process improvements to enhance Lean Processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude and experience operating machines preferably in a machine shop, but also converting or other machine operation
• A technical degree or technical training in machine operation desirable; High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess or quickly learn blueprint reading skills and understand both Metric and English measurements; strong math skills are preferred
• Must be able to assess the accuracy and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Experience using various gauges to verify dimensions such as; micrometers, dial calipers, height gage, depth gages and dial indicators is helpful but definitely need to be willing to learn
• Able to understand various types of tooling with training
• Must be able to maintain manufacturing specifications
• While hoists are provided to assist with lifting, you must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs
• Willing to work overtime as needed.  Excellent attendance record and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Move or lift objects up to 75 lbs. in all directions
• Pushing, pulling, reaching
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Operating machinery

Work Environment:

Machine Shop Environment

Velocity Machine Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.

Machinist:

Summary: Perform machining functions from complex blueprints. Assist project managers on methods, tooling and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include the following: Duties may be modified or additional duties assigned.

• Demonstrate advanced Machinist ability to set up, program and operate a wide variety of CNC Machining equipment including vertical milling centers, horizontal milling centers and/or lathes. 
• Interpret complex blueprints and use creativity and experience to determine the most efficient way to compete the job within tight-tolerance specifications.
• Ensure successful launch of new jobs and assist project managers on methods, tooling and techniques.

• Demonstrate proficiency including fixture placement and alignment, loading programs, tool setting, making needed adjustments to programs and offsets to ensure finished parts meet specifications.
• Perform in process quality checks to make certain that the parts run efficiently and accurately to assure quality before approving production.
• Study blueprints and manufacturing orders and organize materials and tools for next run during automatic controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.

• Complete program folders with required information. Note other information related to job problems and performance and complete daily time slips and inspection reports.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges and clean parts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A technical degree in CNC Machining preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5-7 years CNC Machining and programming experience or equivalent years of experience required
• Must possess solid blueprint reading skills, strong math skills, and in-process inspection skills and understand both metric and English measurements.
• Must be proficient at using micrometers, dial calipers, height gage, shop gages, depth gages and dial indicators to indicate parts and verify dimensions of a work piece.
• Read and interpret basic G-code programs. Must be able to edit programs and offsets, as well as work and problem solve independently using precision gages.
• Must be able to maintain tolerance and finishes to engineering and manufacturing specifications.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and move objects up to 75 lbs. in all directions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Machine Shop environment

Velocity Machine Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.