CNC Trainee

JOB PURPOSE

Participate in the CNC Training Program to learn machinist duties associated with production of components for pistols, revolvers and rifles. Operate computer numerical controlled machines to fabricate parts. If necessary, load parts into machine as well as cycle machines and detect malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged cutting tools. Run production lots, communicate with co‑workers regarding production runs, and maintain a safe, organized and clean work environment.

Once the training program is completed, trainees are expected to have achieved intermediate skills and be able to perform complex production work in the following areas: set‑up, tech support, and CNC machining, following all prescribed methods and procedures. These skills will require performing and sharing goals as part of a participative work team, regardless of assigned shift.

Once trained, essential duties for this position include the following – other duties may be assigned:

• Performing all general/intermediate machinist duties and responsibilities
• Setting‑up CNC equipment by installing and adjusting three and four jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming fixtures
• Loading feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verifying settings by measuring positions, first‑run parts, and sample work pieces including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; adhering to international standards; manipulating and interpreting a variety of bench gauging (micrometers, calipers, pins, snap gauges, indicators, height gauges (micro‑height, etc)) and adjusting CNC accordingly
• Maintaining specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes; using a variety of both CNC tool holders and cutting tools
• Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintaining equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Maintaining continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs; managing a co‑worker (most positions have a loader/unloader as a helper); multi‑tasking – normal workload is operating 6–10 CNC machines
• Documenting actions by completing production and quality logs
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
• Accomplishing organizational goals by accepting ownership, accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Performing other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Supervisor or other designated individual; problem solving in order to keep machines operating
• Being actively involved and willing to complete all training requirements to advance skills and proficiencies
• Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with work instructions, statistical process or any other variances of control procedures prescribed for certifying or testing equipment
• Working with all floor supervisors and lead people, making every effort to maintain production schedules, and limiting waste, scrap, re‑works or turn backs
• Working with Quality Control personnel to maintain the highest quality product
• Regular attendance (as defined in our policies) is required

• Experience, Competencies and Education
• Completion of vocational academic program or a machining skills certification program preferred
• Previous experience in machine shop or CNC environment preferred
• Must have math skills equal to that used in a machining environment preferred
• After training position will move to a nights spot in any department or crew.
• Must take and pass a math and mechanical aptitude test
• Excellent conceptual…