Job Summary: 

With little or no assistance, the CNC Machinist will operate 2, 3, 4 and/or 5 axis CNC machines and conventional machines to produce complex aerospace parts demonstrating advanced cross training flexibility. They will have experience with most, if not all automated CNC machines and their operational capabilities.

Essential Functions: 

• Fully operate multiple machines as needed, including CNC and conventional Mills and Lathe’s 
•  Perform pre-operational inspections 
• Studies blueprints, manuals, dispatch specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements 
•  Perform complex set ups without assistance on multiple machines; checking or changing chucking jaws, tools, rotating off sets, etc 
•  Operates sit down forklift to retrieve parts and load them onto racks 
• Utilize cranes and hoists to load and unload parts from racks onto machines 
• Operate machines on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings and programmed controls