CNC Machinist
Core
Operate CNC machines to cut material from solid blocks into finished parts meeting precise specifications.
Role type
CNC Machinist
Builds
Machined products
Domain
Manufacturing / CNC machining
Required skills
CNC programming, reading blueprints and sketches, selecting cutting tools, setting machine speed and feed rates, reading micrometers and calipers, reading G&M codes, quality documentation, housekeeping
Preferred skills
Trade school education, strong mathematical aptitude, physical strength to handle large work pieces
Technologies
CNC machines, computer numerical control, computer aided manufacturing
Responsibilities
Cut away material to form finished parts, analyze drawings to determine cut dimensions and configurations, perform machine set-ups, determine reference points and cutting paths, read programs to verify G&M codes, compare set-up sheets with program sheets, observe trial runs, complete quality paperwork, maintain working area cleanliness
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC