CNC Machinist

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Job Description
Job Title
CNC Machinist
Shift
Day Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Occasional overtime and weekend work as required to support production demands
Job Description
Job Summary/Purpose
The CNC Machinist produces machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machines, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records and maintaining equipment and supplies. This role frequently collaborates with other departments like Production, Quality, and Engineering.
Essential Duties
Read blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files for making tools and dies
Compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of workpieces
Set up, operate, and disassemble conventional, manual, and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
Test completed tools and dies to ensure they meet specifications
Monitor the feed and speed of the machines
Operate CNC Lathes, Mills, and VMCs
Measure, examine, and test completed tools and dies for defects
Smooth and polish the surfaces of tools and dies
Clean through various processes; Ice blast, sand blast, and lathe
Pull, stage, deliver tools to molding, and put away tools
Present finished workpieces to production and make modifications if needed
Operate manual horizontal lathe machine for the purpose of polishing tools
Perform daily 5S duties
Other duties as assigned
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Maintain compliance with quality standards and work instructions
Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Accurately complete production and maintenance documentation
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions related to tooling or machining issues
Working Environment
Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment
Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, and other equipment as required
Exposure to machine oils, lubricants, metal chips, and varying temperatures
Frequent interaction with production and tooling personnel
Physical Requirements
Frequently stand and walk for extended periods during shift
Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb as needed
Ability to distinguish visual defects and perform detailed inspection work
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
At least 2 years’ prior experience machining precision products and tools on a CNC machine (set-up AND operation)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Reliable and predictable attendance
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Proficiency using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges
Basic understanding of machining feeds, speeds, tooling, and workholding
Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and make offset adjustments as needed
High school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Mastercam, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD/CAM software
Experience in tooling, mold, or die maintenance
Forklift and/or overhead crane experience
Technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology
Key Competencies
Attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude
Problem solving and troubleshooting
Teamwork and collaboration
Initiative and accountability
Commitment to safety and quality
Why Join Us?
Join a team that values safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced machining equipment, support critical manufacturing operations, and contribute to a culture focused on operational excellence and employee development.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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