CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

General Robotics (a SIG SAUER company) is a leading developer and supplier of advanced defense systems to special forces. Our systems are designed to provide remote situational awareness and engagement capabilities to increase the survivability of special forces.

Position Summary: The CNC Machinist will operate both manual and CNC equipment, primarily lathes and mills, and have the skills to operate, set-up, and program machines. Additional fabrication tasks such as welding will be required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Successfully setup proven / existing programs and processes with minimum supervision / guidance.
• Proficiency in setting up either vertical or horizontal CNC multi axis machining centers or multi turret lathes with multi-part holding fixtures including defining work and tool offsets.
• Setup and measurement of tooling in a variety of holders.
• Will make tooling recommendations and troubleshoot tooling problems.
• Will make or direct minor modifications to tooling.
• Ability to read and edit part programs to establish initial set-up and mapping the machine out for production readiness.
• Basic troubleshooting skills in identifying/resolving part tolerance issues caused by various setup, programming, tooling issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in fast paced team environment while maintaining professionalism under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with variety of materials including aluminum, 400 series stainless, mild steel, etc.
• Maintain inventory by verifying receipt of stock and performing necessary completion transactions in ERP system.
• Train operators on best practices with both machine operation and quality inspection methods.
• Ability to perform calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry, proving part dimensions.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to control plan standards.
• Maintains specifications by taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Testing of safety features of a machine during set-up.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Familiarity and understanding of basic Lean principles including 5S and Visual Management
  
  

• Minimum 5 years experience as a CNC Machinist.
• Has operated at least two of these types of machines proficiently: Horizontal Machining Centers, *Vertical Machining (including multi axis) or CNC Lathes (multi-turrets).
• Can set-up and map out effectively with minimal supervision at least one category of machines (CNC Horizontals, Verticals or Lathes) or product line (slides, frames, rifles, or barrels).
• Proven ability to read programs and make changes to speeds and feeds as well as making fixture offsets without supervision on at least one category of machines (CNC Horizontals, Verticals or Lathes).