CNC MACHINIST (TOOL AND DIE)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to Layout, planning the sequence of operations, fabrication, assembly or repair, and related manufacturing research/development of various types and sizes of jigs, fixtures, tools, dies, and master tooling made from various materials.
Essential Duties

• Sets up and operates a variety of computer-controlled or mechanically-controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.
• Study blueprints, sketches, specifications, or computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files for making tools and dies
• Compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of workpieces
• Set up, operate, and tear down conventional, manual, or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• File, grind, and adjust parts so that they fit together properly
• Test completed tools or dies to ensure that they meet specifications
• Inspect for proper dimensions and defects
• Smooth and polish surfaces of tools and dies

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years experience working with tool and die or JIG and Fixture
• Experience setting up and operating machine tools
• Experience fabricating jigs, tools, dies, and master tooling
• Experience interpreting tool design drawings and reading blueprints
• Able to work with effectively little or no direct supervision
• Knowledge of ISO compliance & certification procedures and processes.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Establish and maintain a safe work environment following OSHA regulations.

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to produce finished components from concept or engineering drawings
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to stay organized, and multi-task.