CNC Machinist
IDEAL Industries
- Racine, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support engineering from concept through production including fabrication and modification of product through our manual prototyping, CNC machining services
- CNC Milling Operation specific to process: setup & test, programming, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance
- Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, CAD and CAM software, dimensional prints and layouts or defined plans to perform tasks
- Set up or program the CNC computer responsible for the machinery
- Follow safety requirements and maintain certifications as required
- Use manufacturing equipment including, but not limited to; manual mills, CNC milling machines, sheet metal press and break, and various saws and hand tools
- Inspect the machinery and product for quality assurance
- Perform daily maintenance on the machinery
- Schedule and maintain machines with preventative maintenance plans
- Inventory, stock, and handle materials appropriately and safely to support operation
- Manage and prioritize request schedules from start to finish
- Complete tasks in creative and effective ways with minimal guidance and oversight
- Work across company functional organizations to ensure project success
- Experience in physical mechanical work with sheet metal, manual metal working machines, and CNC
- Background in CAD/CAM software, machining and metal work
- Ability to understand instructions quickly and perform multiple jobs within the same day
- Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while knowing when to ask for help
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with MS Office tools including Excel and Word or equivalents
- Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests while exploring opportunities to add value to job/team/Cree Lightings accomplishments
- Associate's degree or equivalent training in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical field preferred
- Mastercam Software experience preferred
- Brother (4-Axis) CNC Machine or similar experience
- Haas (5-Axis) CNC Machine or similar experience
- CNC Milling Machine setup and test, programming, operations, machine monitoring, inspections, and preventative maintenance tasks
- Various hand tools, punches, grinders, band & miter saws, drill press, sanding, bead blasting, shearing and cutting equipment
- 1-2 year of related experience required
- Physical work of lifting and maneuvering 25 or more pounds may be needed at times
- Sit at a computer or desk for extended periods of time
- Stand for long periods of time, up to 4 continuous hours and up to 8 - 12 hours during a shift
- Frequent walking through the department/building
- Use hands/arms to operate required equipment and repetitive motion activities
- Bend, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job
- Operate power equipment
- Effective verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work in a noisy environment
- Ability to work in an environment with fluctuating temperature