Essential job functions:
ALL CNC MACHINISTS
● Setup machines per work order specification.
● Must understand and properly use inserts and tooling.
● Read and interpret blueprints.
● Check product dimensions utilizing proper equipment such as calipers, pi tapes, height gauges, etc…
● Be able to make the proper adjustments to the tool offsets or program to maintain parts that are consistently in tolerance & meet every single specification that the blueprint calls out.
● Read, understand, and abide by all documented safety procedures, operating and maintenance manuals.
● Clean and maintain machinery according to department and Company standards.
● Handle, install, and use raw materials and related fluids
● Refer any issues regarding CNC machines, computers, inspection equipment, tooling/inserts, or any equipment employee sees malfunctioning to leads or supervisors.
● Must be well organized and able to maintain a clean and safe work area.
● Make parts that always meet or exceed all callouts and tolerances on the blueprint and job traveler.
● Make parts that don’t require deburring if it’s possible.
APPLIES TO EXPERIENCED MACHINISTS
● Has full departmental knowledge.
● Computer knowledge… good understanding of windows, ability to use MS word, Excel, Scan to Cad, and any other specific software used in the CNC department at Tritec Texas.
● Program and operate any CNC lathe, also willing to learn to operate the CNC mills.
● Check and edit existing programs and have an excellent understanding of g-code.
● Troubleshoot problems when needed not only for yourself, but also for a beginner or intermediate machinist.
● Grinding, ability to sharpen certain tools, grind clearance on a tool if it is required to perform a specific operation and even the ability to grind an entire tool out of carbide stock.
● Must know how to program lathe and lathe with c-axis using GibbsCam software, and willing to learn programming the mill. Be familiar working with Solids in software programming…. creating them & extracting geometry from them.
● Must be able to set the CMM up on parts that already have a CMM program & be willing to learn to program the CMM.
● Must understand how and be able to make any type of mandrels or fixtures, including familiarity with vacuum & vacuum fixtures.
● To deburr your own parts per drawing effectively, consistently, and without gouges or any nicks that would damage the part, if they need to be deburred before checking them on the CMM, between milling operations, or just because it is tedious deburring and only should be done by an experienced machinist.
Competency:
ALL CNC MACHINISTS
● Must be able to take directions and communicate effectively.
● Work in a team atmosphere as a contributing member.
● Work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
● Must be able to pay close attention to detail for checking parts to prints, and in general have good vision and the ability to notice small imperfections during visual inspections of parts.
APPLIES TO EXPERIENCED MACHINISTS
● Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, offer solutions to problems and show them to other members of the team.
● Must be able to give directions and communicate them effectively.
● Work in a team atmosphere as a leader.
Physical requirements:
● Frequently lift, and or move up to 50lbs
● Sit, stand, or walk for at least 10 hours a day
● Good manual dexterity
● Exposure to excessive noise
Minimum Qualifications:
● 5 years experience as a CNC machinist.
● High School diploma or GED required.
● Must be a U.S. citizen.
● Math skills
● Excellent decision-making skills.
● Excellent communication skills with everyone involved in the process. (managers, operators and leads)
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience as a CNC machinist
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to set up CNC machines according to work orders
- Ability to use inserts, tooling, and adjust tool offsets or programs
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to inspect product dimensions using precision measuring equipment
- Ability to program and operate CNC lathes
- Willingness to learn CNC mill operation and programming
- Excellent understanding of G-code
- Experience with GibbsCAM for lathe and C-axis programming
- Ability to set up CMM programs and willingness to learn CMM programming
- Ability to create mandrels and fixtures, including vacuum fixtures
- Grinding and tool-sharpening ability
- Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Scan to CAD, and CNC department software
- Math skills
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for at least 10 hours per day
What We Do
We are one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components. We collaborate closely with customers to develop unique, innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. Utilizing our dedicated product design, material development and testing capabilities, we are a one-stop-shop providing the best in elastomer, silicone, thermoplastic, PTFE and composite technologies for applications in: • Aerospace • Agriculture & Forestry • Automotive • Chemical Processing • Construction & Mining • Fluid Power • Food & Beverage • Healthcare & Medical • Manufacturing & Machine Tools • Marine • Potable Water & Sanitary • Renewable Energy & Power Generation • Semiconductor With over 70 years of experience, we serve as long-term business partners to help our customers bring products to market faster. Through strategically positioned material and product laboratories, specializing in design and applications, our engineers support customers with design, prototyping, production, testing, installation and quality assurance using state-of-the-art tools. Our ServicePLUS portfolio of value-added services is designed to help customers optimize their business across the entire value chain. We bring leading edge technology and an in-depth, experience-based understanding of applications to customers through a global, but local approach. An international network of over 100 facilities worldwide includes over 40 manufacturing sites, more than 60 Customer Solution Centers and 10 R&D centers. Developing and formulating materials in-house, our material database includes over 2,000 proprietary compounds. We fulfill challenging service requirements, supplying standard parts in volume or a single custom-manufactured component, through our integrated logistical support, which effectively delivers over 40,000 sealing products to customers worldwide.
