Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes from blueprints using GD&T. Fabricate fixtures, perform machine setups, prove part programs, inspect parts, troubleshoot equipment, maintain safety and cleanliness, and produce finished components independently.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Job Summary:
Plan machining by studying blueprints, materials, specifications and interpreting geometric dimensions
and tolerances (GD&T). Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Fabricate tools, jigs and fixtures to support production of parts from blueprint sketches and/or verbal
instructions from engineers. - Setup and program CNC mills and lathes.
- Detect and report unusual conditions and special problem immediately to Supervisor.
- Move materials,containers, and equipment in performance of duties or as directed.
- Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
- Keep work area in clean and orderly condition.
- Recognize and report any irregularities as to defective parts, equipment, work techniques and/or quality of workmanship.
- Diagnose and correct operating difficulties with assistance as needed. Perform daily minor maintenanceduties relative to equipment used.
Job Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to design and create fixtures, to be able to run the job
- Calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
- Sets-up mills and lathes by installing tools, collets, indicating vices, appropriate fixturing, etc.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Be attentive to detail.
- Perform other duties as required or directed.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Certification in CNC programming is required
- Demonstrated proficiency with manual mills and lathes
- Demonstrated proficiency with inspection equipment
- Demonstrated ability to make a program set up a machine and run a part independently and proficiently on the CNC mill and lathe.
- Demonstrated ability to use manual Mill and Lathe
- Familiarity with blueprints and inspection equipment
- Ability to provide a completed part; from raw material to a finished component/assembly independentlyand proficiently
- Mechanical aptitude
- Hands-on
- Attention to detail
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction) and maintain an understandingof the decimal and metric systems
- Able to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the organization
- Willingness to learn and advance
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.
Pay Range: $25 to $35/hr DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Preferred Qualifications
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.
NHBB's Precision Division is based in the western corner of the San Fernando Valley surrounded by the Santa Susanna Mountains to the west and Los Angeles to the east.
We are always on the lookout for outstanding individuals with a strong work ethic, creative spirit and positive attitude. If you have what it takes to be successful and our NHBB Values speak to you, apply now.
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