CNC Machinist
PEGASUS STEEL, LLC.
- Goose Creek, SC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensures the safety of themselves, transients and visitors; understands how machines work and how to operate them safely; knowledge of emergency stops and personal protective equipment in each work area
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and veneer calipers
- Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
- Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
- Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock in order to display placement of cuts.
- Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
- Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
- Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency. • Maintains harmony among all workers and shifts; promotes teamwork;
- Supports, assists and abides by all ISO 9001 policies, practices and/or procedures.
- Identifies, supports and implements continuous improvement activities such as set up reductions, running multiple machines simultaneously, etc.
- Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
- Is aware of and abides by all company rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Maintains a safe, clean, neat and orderly work area at all times.
- Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. • Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange technical information.
- Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.
- Programming CNC machines in order to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly, and that output will meet specifications.
- Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
- Design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
- Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
- Provides direction and assistance in ISO9000 related activities.
- Prefers a minimum of 5 years of machining experience.
- Must have CNC programming experience preferably in the machining industry.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with outside sources in written and verbal formats.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and maneuver 200lbs independently.
- Must be able to read blueprints. • Must have good Safety, Housekeeping and Quality attributes.
- Must have good practical knowledge of the metric system.
- Must have practical knowledge of and experience with Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
- Must be able to read and complete Inspection Data Records and documents as required.