CNC Machinist

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a leadership role within a machine shop production environment
• Experience with Set up and operation of  Okuma mills & lathes highly desired
• Nice to have  CNC programming
• Ability to develop setup/operational documents, machine tooling/fixtures and safety
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Familiar with First Articles and Corrective Actions
• Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities: 

• Setting up raw materials into chucks or fixtures.
• Installing and aligning cutting tools in turrets or carousels.
• Operating the proprietary Okuma OSP CNC control panel.
• Loading, verifying, and executing pre-written part programs.
• Measuring and inspecting finished parts using calipers and micrometers.
• Adjusting tool wear offsets to maintain strict part tolerances.
• Monitoring machining processes for unusual sounds or vibrations.
• Performing daily machine maintenance, including checking coolant and oil levels.
• Clearing metal chips and debris from the machine workspace.