Machinist in Dallas, Texas at Precinmac

Job Title: CNC Mill/Lathe Machinist

Job Type: Full Time

Precinmac is a leading diversified manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies. The Precinmac brand represents seven independently owned companies in the United States and Canada. We focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.

We are currently seeking CNC Mill/Lathe Machinist, 2nd shift.

Job Summary

Set up and operate 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC mill/Lathe machines for the aerospace & defense industry.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Position and secure machine workpieces using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.
• Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Verify alignment of workpieces on machines using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.
• Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels or engaging automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.
• Observe milling or planning machine operation and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
• Select cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts, applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Study blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess workpiece specifications and to determine tooling instructions, tools and materials needed, and sequences of operations.
• Compute dimensions, tolerances, and angles of workpieces or machines according to specifications and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Move controls to set cutting specifications, position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and start machines.
• Replace worn tools using hand tools and sharpen dull tools using bench grinders.
• Select and install cutting tools and other accessories according to specifications using hand tools or power tools.
• Turn valves or pull levers to start and regulate the flow of coolant or lubricant to work areas.
• Record production output.
• May load/unload, lift, and move material.
• Following instructions based on work instructions.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, etc.)
• Ability to read measuring devices and have basic math skills of addition & subtraction.
• Set up, program, and operate one or more computerized or manual machines.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and rectifying problems that may occur on the CNC machines.
• Knowledge of CNC machines.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience operating CNC milling machines
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• This position is in a climate controlled environment.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Regularly lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The employee may be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and loud machinery or equipment. The employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday (4 days/10 hours)

Work Location: In person job