NIGHT SHIFT MACHINIST/MACHINE OPERATOR

Description:

Ledwell is seeking a CNC Machinist (Night Shift) to operate CNC machines and use existing programming to produce tools & parts to dimensional requirements. The ideal candidate will possess several years of CNC operating experience, some exposure to CNC programming, and attributes of a self-starter as this individual will at times work under indirect supervision.  The work hours are from 5pm to 6am, Monday - Friday.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities

· Operate and monitor machinery such as CNC/MANUAL machines, presses, shears, grinders, and saws to produce or assemble products according to specifications.

· Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.

· Perform machine setup and adjustments, including calibration, speed, and feed settings.

· Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning to ensure machines function properly and safely.

· Change worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools or brushes, using hand tools.

· Select the proper coolants and lubricants and start their flow.

· Handle materials by loading raw materials and unloading finished products, sometimes involving heavy or sharp items. 

· Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces, using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.

· Perform quality control inspections to ensure products meet standards.

· Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and report major malfunctions to supervisors.

· All other assigned duties.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED, with 2-3+ years of relevant work experience.

· Two-year Machining Technology degree (Preferred)

· Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work independently.

· Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, operating CNC and manual machine tools, understanding shop mathematics, and using precision measuring instruments.

· Knowledgeable of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are a representation of those that must be met by an employee to perform this job successfully.
 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch.
 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 

Work Environment

• On-site in a manufacturing or service facility, often working with heavy equipment and in a non-climate-controlled shop setting.
• Requires both precision work and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.