Job Information
Fairlead CNC Machinist II ID:513 in Portsmouth, Virginia
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and shop sketches
Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling etc.
Use all conventional machine shop equipment and machinery to cut, machine and shape raw materials in accordance with drawing requirements
Build fixtures and various holding devices as needed to hold or support work pieces in process
Analyze job requirements and use best shop practice to meet drawing requirements in the most efficient time
Inspect high precision parts using blueprints and adhering to GD&T tolerances
Supervise multiple machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to tool offsets and G&M code to keep part in tolerance
Use correct feeds and speeds to ensure quality dimensions as well part finishes with different types of materials
Determine tools needed to perform given task and set-up those tools accordingly
Check run out of tools to ensure part will cut on size
Understand tool wear and how to compensate as well as understanding how to prevent tool wear
Set tool offsets and diameter compensation
Set multiple 3-axis work offsets within (1) program
Perform machine set-ups with little to no set up instructions
Edit G&M code on the controller as well as on PC with .TXT documents
Operate forklift as needed
Assemble machined or fabricated components as needed
Qualifications:
Proficient in performing machine set-ups with little to no set up instructions
Thorough understanding of measuring instruments, on-the-job use: Tape measure, calipers, OD micrometer, depth micrometer, bore gauges, surface gauge, height gauge, gauge pins, gauge blocks, pitch micrometer, ID micrometer, blade micrometer, thickness gauges, radius gauges
Understand the process to square material up correctly
Proficient in the use of various hand tools as necessary to achieve finish requirements
Ability to effectively use power driven equipment
Understand tool deflection and how to combat it in different types of materials
Understand part flatness and how to achieve flatness with different types of materials
Proficient in proofreading G&M code to ensure no crashes or mistakes occur as well as performing a test run to ensure program outputs are accurate
High mental and visual effort required
Minimum Requirements:
1-3 years' experience as a machinist
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, four-year training program
Physical Demands:
- While performing these job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
- This position is performed in a manufacturing environment, with some local travel between facilities.
Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).
To apply for this position, go here: Employment Application - Fairlead Integrated