CNC Machinist

Summary of Position :

This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of CNC and special-purpose machining equipment to produce high-quality metallic parts. The position requires strong knowledge of machining, blueprint reading, and precision measurement. The machinist ensures parts meet dimensional specifications, troubleshoots machining issues, and collaborates with engineers and production staff to resolve manufacturing challenges. Consistent adherence to safety standards and equipment maintenance practices is essential.

Principal Responsibilities :

Core Responsibilities :

• Sets up and operates conventional and special purpose machines to fabricate metallic parts
• Applies knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials and layout techniques
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and set up requirements
• Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
• Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machine, such as saws, mills, grinding, burning and drilling equipment
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as required
• Sets up and operates machine on a trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings
• Verifies dimensions using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges and gauge blocks
• May develop specifications from general descriptions and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated
• May confer with engineers, production personnel or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Scope of Position :

This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and adjusting machining equipment to produce precise metallic components according to blueprints and specifications. The machinist ensures product quality through accurate measurement, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and production teams. The position also maintains safe operations and performs routine equipment maintenance to support continuous production.

Prior Experience / Skills :

Work Environment :

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all of the responsibilities duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

It is the policy of AIC that no employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or disability.