CNC Machinist - Plasma-Therm

• Maintains safe operations by adhering to OSHA safety procedures and regulations
• Operates mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs. Program parts using cad/cam software
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• 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
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs
• Identifies and implements CNC program process improvements by working collaboratively with the CNC Programmer and Production Manager
• Identifies and implements process improvements in the shop by working collaboratively with the Production Manager
• Trains coworkers who are less skilled to develop a more effective and productive team
• Other duties as assigned 
• It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of the Company

• High School diploma or GED required
• 3 to 5 years of experience on CNC machines required
• Must be able to set up jobs on your own
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Must be able to work to close tolerances
• Must have good mathematical skills
• Formal apprenticeship desired

• Live tooling experience preferred
• CNC Vertical Mills and Horizontal Mills
• Lathe Setup experience 
• Knowledge of HAAS controls 
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Functional and technical skills
• Conceptual Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Good judgment 
• Demonstrates ability to solve problems
• Contributes to the creation of new solutions

• The normal work environment is typical of a machine shop with many moving parts and is typically noisy
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• The incumbent is routinely required to stand (85% - 90% of the days is spent standing), walk, stoop, kneel, touch, see, and hear, and may be required to lift or move up to 35-50 pounds; over 50 pounds with assistance
• Safety steel toed shoes are required
• While performing the regular duties of the position, the incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. The incumbent must be able to wear safety equipment and follow safety instructions. 

Plasma-Therm designs and manufacturers plasma-processing systems that are used in fabricating advanced electronics and electro-mechanical devices. Our systems are employed in many industries, from renewable energy to consumer electronics to space science.Since its founding in 1975, Plasma-Therm has been recognized for technology leadership, with dozens of U.S. and foreign patents, and more than 30 awards for superior products and customer service.Our company is committed to innovation, excellence, and partnership. Join a team that looks beyond yesterday’s routine to tomorrow’s solutions.