CNC Machinist (Paid Summer Internship) - Mid-Plains Industries

Job Title: CNC Machinist Intern

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Report to: CNC Lead

Summary:

The CNC Machinist Intern is responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computerized numerical control (CNC) machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies while following company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Read and interpret machining blueprints
2. Set up and operate precision equipment needed to manufacture parts using work orders, travelers, blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, or drawings
3. Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
4. Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushing, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices, tramming heads
5. Loads stock into position
6. Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and same work pieces; use measuring devices like calipers to ensure specifications are met
7. Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
8. Maintain safe operations by adhering to all company safety policies and procedures
9. Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
10. Use forklift as needed
11. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
12. All other duties assigned

Required Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

0-1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Time Management
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong understanding of basic mathematics

Ability to:

• Read blueprints
• Read measuring devices (Tape Measures, etc.)
• Work alone with little to no direction
• Use proper personal protective equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Certification/Diploma from technical college

Central Confinement Services LLC and Mid-Plains Industries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not lawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility, or veteran status, or any other protected status.