CNC Machinist - PEM USA (Plastics Extrusion Machinery)

CNC Machinist Job Description

**PEM is looking to add a MILL Machinist and a LATHE Machinist to our team!**

******The Mill is for 1st and 3rd shift. The Lathe is for 3rd shift only!**\

CNC Machinist – Mill

Work in a***climate-controlled***facility. PEM offers excellent benefits, and the culture makes our company a perfect opportunity for career satisfaction and advancement. The CNC Mill Machinist will set up CNC mills according to blueprint specifications, selecting the appropriate fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials. After manufacturing a product using the CNC Mill, you will check with precision measuring tools to ensure it follows all specifications, making any adjustments as necessary.

Primary Responsibilities

• Translate the requirements of detailed part drawings into measurements for production.
• Ensure that every machine procedure is done in accordance with the strict guidelines of the company.
• Listen and comprehend instructions and directions
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and parts lists.
• Machine setup
• Programming skills a plus
• Interpret measurements.

Operating shop tools (drill press, vertical band saw, horizontal band saw, etc.) and precision measuring tools (I.D. and O.D. micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, etc.), applying proper speeds and feeds.

• Verify specifications.
• A strong work ethic and great attitude are needed.
• Keep the work area clean.
• Record inventory change sheets as needed.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Accurately record time on jobs and projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
• Compliance with all safety rules and guidelines.
• Set up CNC Mill according to blueprint specifications.
• Modify program speeds.
• Consistently adhere to assigned work schedule, ensuring punctuality and reliability.
• Meet production schedule.

CNC skills

• 2+ years’ experience using production machinery
• Extensive knowledge of machine maintenance and operation is required
• Must possess strong basic math skills &shop math skills.
• Trigonometry helpful.
• Proven history of working with gauges and calipers
• Valid Driver’s License or Forklift Operator’s License

Physical Requirements

• Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping,

You should be proficient in:

• G-Code
• Basic Computer Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• CAD Software
• CAD/CAM Software
• Driver's License
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Microsoft Excel
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Equipment Troubleshooting

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• CAM Software (Mastercam)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Forklifts