CNC Machinist - Lathe II in Montrose, Colorado at PG&F Superabrasive Royersford LLC

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

SUMMARY: Programs, sets up, and operates CNC lathes and other CNC/manual machining equipment to manufacture superior, nondefective superabrasive grinding wheels and products in order to meet customer specifications and demands. Acts as a point of contact for CNC/Lathe operators, Quality Engineer, Process/Product Engineer(s) and Production Supervision to provide timely support and problem solving. Identifies and leads projects to increase productivity. The presence of every employee, when scheduled is required to conduct the company’s business efficiently and effectively. A condition of continued employment is that employees will work overtime when requested to do so. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Quality/Safety

• Perform all department operations consistently at standard cost and quality levels and has sufficient knowledge of job duties.
• Verifies and documents in-process inspections for conformance to specifications.
• Visually inspects at various operating steps/operations for product/material defects and that the product is properly identified to maintain traceability.
• Actively wears all required personal protective equipment: safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and assists to moving them into production; ie. cores that can be manufactured in-house.
• Assists to Drive change within CNC/Lathe operations to improve safety, quality, productivity and organization.
• Rotates to various tasks as necessary, without guidance.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and a good personal safety record; reports unsafe acts, conditions, or equipment.
• Conducts 5S in work area daily.

Employee Development

• Takes initiative within total production operation to ensure adherence to production schedule.
• Demonstrates commitment to the success of the department goals, supports the efforts of individuals and teamwork in all aspects of job responsibilities. Contributes to team problem solving and production efforts.
• Attends all required training/production meetings.
• Assists in training CNC operators on new equipment/processes.
• Identifies and procures quotes for new inserts and tooling.
• Remains proficient in the field of insert metallurgy.
• Drives change to improve safety, quality, and productivity of operations.
• Identifies and institutes cost-saving opportunities with engineering/tech support.

Operational Duties

• Programs and Operates CNC and manual machining equipment to finish product to Shop Order requirements, prints and drawings.
• Programs CNC equipment manually or using CAM software; edits CNC programs as needed.
• Machines complex parts, parts with complex set-ups, or parts requiring complex programming.
• Regularly machines parts to tolerances of +/- .0002" (or closer) OR machines a broad configuration of parts.
• Operates multiple CNC machines simultaneously as required.
• Selects tooling and selects/creates work holding for optimum productivity.
• Operates manual machines (mills, lathes, grinders) as required.
• Measures and verifies setups, first-run parts, and sample work pieces using comparators, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, indicators, and other measuring equipment.
• Selects and sets up materials, fixturing and equipment to meet Shop Order requirements.
• Fabricates products, jigs, fixtures and etc. according to prints and drawings.
• Assists Process/Product engineers in developing Best Practices regarding core design and CNC optimization.
• Operates and uses selected manual powered industrial lift carts/vehicles.
• Performs changeover tasks.
• Performs in-process inspections.
• Performs general maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and process documentation, i.e.. writing programs, backing-up programs, engineering/product drawings.
• Write/update WI/SOP’s/Routing documents, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Paperwork

• Records in-process inspection data. Records information on Shop Orders in accordance with WI requirements.
• Sign documents indicating that step(s) of the operation is complete.
• Uses WorkFlow to properly record time and material consumption within OPRA/PMCS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Knowledge and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Ability to comply with established safety policies, procedures, and work practices, including the proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use manufacturing and production-related software and systems.
• Ability to meet established quality, productivity, and attendance standards. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of a three (3) month introductory period.
• Demonstrated ability to independently program, set up, and operate CNC machines.
• Current Hoist certification required, or the ability to obtain certification within the introductory employment period.
• Current Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV)/Forklift certification required, or the ability to obtain certification within the introductory employment period.
• CNC Technical Certification from an accredited technical school, vocational program, or equivalent educational program.
• Minimum of five (5) years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficiency in the use of precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to CNC machining and inspection process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten (10) or more years of CNC programming, setup, and machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting CNC equipment, machining processes, and production-related issues.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, or lean manufacturing principles.