CNC Machinist
General Atomics
- Tupelo, MS
- $51,030-75,855 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs moderately complex functions related to CNC machine set-up and operation.
- Set up and operate various CNC machines to include:
- Horizontal Boring Mills
- Vertical Mills (3,4 & 5 Axis)
- Lathes (Twin Spindle, multi axis)
- Horizontal Mill
- Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM)
- Follows work instructions and set up sheets to select cutting tools to be used, method of holding work piece, and machine speeds and feeds.
- Improvises and adapts standard tooling. Performs typical operations such as turning, facing, boring, chamfering, turning tapers, drilling, grooving, reaming; machine compound angles, multiple angels, radii, splines, serrations and keyways.
- Performs all types of helical and spiral milling, drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, slotting, and dovetailing on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
- Operates and/or performs machine set up for any horizontal or vertical lathe, milling machines, or grinding machine. Lifts, cuts, loads and secures raw stock into machining equipment for job requirement.
- Reviews engineering drawings from sketches, graphic illustrations or verbal/written correspondence to plan the fabrication sequence to fabricate parts to specifications in a timely manner.
- Perform daily preventive maintenance on machines.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Must be customer focused and possess the ability to perform non-routine complex set-up and fabrication of CNC Machines and machined parts with little direction.
- Experience with Haas, Okuma, Mori, Makino, and Mazak machines is preferred.
- Must be able to use indicators and edge-finders.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, sketches, verbal and written instructions.
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is required.
- Strong computer skills required.
- Experience using G and M codes required.
- Must be able to understand CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine) reports.
- Must possess experience documenting and certifying work flow and measurements of assigned parts according to standard.
- Strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees, management, and external customers.
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
- Ability to check your own work using basic metrology equipment.