The CNC Machinist is responsible for independently programming, setting up, and operating CNC machinery to produce precision components. This position requires proficiency of machining practices, tooling, toolpaths, and programming, with the ability to create, edit, and optimize CNC programs with minimal assistance. The Level 4 Machinist ensures efficient, accurate, and high-quality production while supporting process improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Independently create and edit CNC programs from engineering drawings and CAM models.
- Perform complete set-ups on CNC equipment, including loading programs, installing tooling, and adjusting fixtures/work-holding devices.
- Apply advanced knowledge of cutting tools, toolpaths, feeds, and speeds to optimize machining operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve machining or programming issues with minimal guidance.
- Conduct first-piece inspections and verify in-process quality using precision measurement tools.
- Optimize machining processes for efficiency, tool life, and part quality.
- Maintain accurate set-up documentation, programs, and records.
- Adhere to safety and quality standards, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and quality.
- Accurately record production data, quality checks, and other required documentation.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in CNC machining preferred.
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience, including demonstrated set-up capability.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency with CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, or equivalent).
- G-code programming required
- Strong knowledge of cutting tools, toolpaths, feeds, and speeds across various materials.
- Advanced understanding of machining principles, fixtures, and work-holding techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and GD&T requirements.
- Skilled in the use of precision measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators).
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve programming and machining issues independently.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and seek guidance when needed.
Company Commitments / Benefits
At ARCH, we are committed to maintaining a strong team environment in order to build a safe and collaborative work environment. In addition, we offer the following benefits to help you consider working with us:
- Competitive Pay with Overtime Opportunities: Your time is valuable, and we treat it as such.
- Guaranteed 401K Match and Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan: The best investment a company can make is the care of its own workers. ARCH offers multiple plans to select from to meet the needs of you and your family.
- Starting time off: Ten Days PTO with ten paid holidays
- Strong people-first company culture: You can only do your best if we give you our best!
Physical Demands
- 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.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to perform repetitive tasks. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work near moving mechanical parts.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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What We Do
American Manufacturing, Serving the World We are driven by precision. Our engineering expertise and precision-machining capabilities serve the medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. We offer a synergy of resources to reduce your manufacturing costs, optimize the performance of your components and products, and cut your supply chain risks. ARCH has multiple state-of-the-art facilities that manufacture high-quality cutting tools, precision-machined components, and products. Working with ARCH, your business gains the advantage of an expanding range of cutting-edge resources for all your precision-machining needs. Our facilities are strategically located across the U.S. to optimize your outsourced precision-machining needs. We strive to be your trusted and proactive partner. ARCH is structured to provide the capacity, flexibility, and scalability you need to succeed. We offer design-for-manufacturability, prototyping, on-site application testing, program management, technical support, and customized services. The rise of American manufacturing requires the support of highly evolved and collaborative precision-machining partners. Our comprehensive experience in critical part production across a broad range of applications allows us to provide a dynamic range of solutions. We truly understand the critical nature of the components and products we work with and are intently focused on delivering exacting quality to our customers, and ultimately to their customers. We combine leading-edge expertise and industry standards to ensure consistent quality at every step. To maintain our leading edge, we invest in the continuous improvement of our manufacturing and quality assurance processes. The sharing of knowledge, technologies, and best practices across our teams strengthens our competitive advantage, accounting for performance breakthroughs, value creation, and cost containment.
