CNC Machinist; Experienced - weekend shift

Description

Manufacture parts to specification; setup, adjust and prepare CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Chuckers and/or CNC Swiss; optimize machine capability, produce quality product; and perform other tasks as assigned.

This individual would work 3 x 12‑hour shifts Friday‑Sunday, paid for 40 hours.

This position requires activities that are subject to US Export Control Laws and requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder.

• Set up machines and run production.
• Troubleshoot and remedy complex tooling and machine issues.
• Produce simple tooling from raw material.
• Ensure machines are properly maintained. Know when and why machine is not at peak performance, how to increase performance and fix errors. Perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Operate to workmanship standards, working from prints, process routings, and/or samples to achieve, or to exceed quality and productions standards. Seek assistance if standards cannot be met.
• Inspect first pieces, using predetermined gaging instruments such as micrometers, depth micrometers, comparator, fixed gaging, and other job specific gaging instruments to maintain specified requirements.
• Report work performed via Pro Shop ERP and maintain proper documentation.
• Follow the safe practices and housekeeping instructions for the CNC department.
• Know and understand the relevant sections of Pindel's ISO 9001 and AS9100D Aerospace Quality Management Systems and how they apply to this job.
• Communicate with manager, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Train, develop and support department employees in setups and operation.
• Instruct personnel assigned to operate machines.
• Operate machines when needed.
• Contribute to continual improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of one year experience preferred in setup- up of CNC Lathes, multi-axis lathes, VMC, and/or CNC Swiss in a job shop environment.
• Applicable technical certificate a plus.
• Completed in‑house training as a CNC Setup.
• Understands tooling application and shown competence in inserting, changing and adjusting tools.
• Strong understanding in blueprint reading, GD&T and parts inspection capabilities.
• Proven problem solving ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with, and effectively relate to others.
• Completed CNC safety training.
• Computer literate.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Math competency to include but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, trigonometry and algebra.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be adaptable to changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Understand Pindel's ISO and AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to micrometers,  OD micrometers, height stands, depth gages, thread gages.
• Contribute to continual improvement.

• Manual Dexterity
• Visual accuracy with or without corrective lenses.
• Stand and walk more than 2/3 of work day
• Sit; kneel; climb; squat; and bend and twist at waist less than 1/3 of workday
• Lift:
  • 1‑20 lbs floor to waist & above chest less than 1/3 of work day
  • 1‑10 lbs, waist to chest more than 2/3 of work day
  • 10‑20 lbs, waist to chest 1/3 to 2/3 of work day
  • 20‑50 lbs less than 1/3 of work day
  • 30‑50+ lbs, above chest never

As part of our compliance with ITAR/EAR requirements, we can only hire U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders, regardless of authorization to work. This position requires the individual to be a U.S. Citizen or hold a Green Card.