CNC Lathe Machinist III at GCM in Leland, NC

Apply Job Type Full-time Description SUMMARY The CNC Lathe Machinist III is required to set-up and run the most complex proven or new parts with little to no supervision. Responsible for the machining of products in order to meet customer specifications. Operation and light set-up would be done by selecting and installing tooling, updating fixturing, and pulling CNC machining programs. CORE / LEADERSHIP Self-management - knowledge of what to do and how to act in different situations. Interact with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner.?? Being receptive to new ideas and different opinions. Quick Learner Problem-solving Adaptability Teamwork Good communication skills Must be able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches. Extensive troubleshooting skills. JOB Load parts (Ability to load and run parts per Manufacturing plan or Product Specifications) Monitor tooling wear and changing tools as required per tool life monitoring. Inspect parts with mechanical gauges (calipers, mics, height gauges, pins, etc.) Perform setups on production parts and NPI work (CFA, FA, and SCR jobs) CFA – Customer Frist Article or NPI FA – Internal First Article or new process SCR – Customer new process or customer engineering change request Perform tool, offset changes on setup, and submit a passing internal first article to QA. Ability to provide feedback during Design-for-manufacturing (DFM) reviews during initial manufacturing review. Provide feedback to programming on feed, speed, and tooling requirements when performing a NPI setup. Meet job standard times consistently. Communicate to lead or supervisor when jobs are over or under called out standards.
Deburr work in process. Promote the company initiative of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement projects and 5S implementation and sustainment. Clock in and off operations according to sequence number of the work order. Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Minimum five to seven years work experience
Five years of trade school, vocational education, or four years formal apprenticeship
Comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of blueprint reading, GD & T
Extensive knowledge of accepted inspection practices
Extensive knowledge of CNC programming and G & M code
Extensive probe and tool pre-setter knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB Visual acuity: near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts Hearing ability: ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action Frequently required to stand, walk, push, reach overhead, and bend to the floor Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB High noise levels from operating machines Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts Breathing fumes, dust, and mist Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids SAFETY Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices Knowledge of Shop safety practices and use of PPE