CNC Machinist Sample Job Descriptions

[Your Company Name] is searching for a seasoned CNC machinist. We are specifically looking for someone with great intelligence and advanced skills that can work with a variety of machines to create tools. CNC machinists are responsible for setting up and operating different CNC machines and equipment. This position requires skills in mechanical design, technical drawings, mathematics, and computer programming, so they can produce critical products in our world today. If you have a passion for computer technology and have an eye for detail, you may be the perfect candidate for fulfilling this position as a CNC machinist.

Typical duties and responsibilities

• Examine and analyze blueprints, sketches, and computer-related files
• Set up and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools 
• Measure and examine the effectiveness of completed products
• Produce products to specifications 
• Operate various machinery

Education and experience

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Community colleges and technical schools offer programs to train in this field. 

Required skills and qualifications

• Critical-thinking and decision-making skills
• Expertise in math and computer applications
• Manual dexterity
• Strong mechanical and technical skills
• Knowledge of technical machinery

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience setting up and operating CNC and/or manual machinery
• Understanding of G&M code or CNC controllers
• Ability to perform machine setups with little to no supervision

As the CNC Machinist for ABC Company, you will have the opportunity to use a variety of precision measuring instruments, inspect in process or finished parts and feature characteristics as well as manufacturing methods to blueprint specifications. This is a chance for you to develop a career within a global business and to help us improve our processes.

Key accountabilities

• Setting up fixture components for jobs that require CNC Machining
• Understanding and have functional use of CNC code and CNC programming
• Setting machine origins in accordance with the set-up instructions
• Working to machine dimensions and maintain close tolerances and correlated dimensions with a high demand for squareness, concentricity, finish, and parallelism
• Setting and loading all tools in conjunction with set-up instructions to complete assigned jobs
• Ability to lift various items weighing up to approximately 40 pounds

Basic requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years experience in machining operations or a Precision Machining Certificate
• Knowledge of machining methods, cutting qualities of metals and tools
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred requirements

• Ability to operate various cranes, material handling equipment and various types of machining equipment etc.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Retrieve job related information (job routings, part drawing, tool list, work-instruction, in-process inspection sheet, etc.)
• Complete change-over activities (Machine preparation from previous job set-up to new job set-up)
• Complete manufacturing of first part per process instruction
• Review supplied raw-material for dimensions, quantity, defects, and required heat lot/certification numbers
• Manufacture parts to required quantity
• Document manufactured quantities utilizing ERP system
• Inspect and document parts according to in-process inspection sheet requirements
• Troubleshoot parts when issues occur
• Work with the Engineering department to improve machining processes
• Stabilize machining processes to turn over to Operator for production run
• Train Operators as needed on job related items
• Sign off work order utilizing ERP system
• Print a physical document (i.e. router) when required
• Provide tote, documents and parts to next process step
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures
• Document completion of all required processes in ERP system
• Provide end-of-shift report detailing activities of the shift

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in an exemplary manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years experience setting up and operating CNC milling and/or turning machines
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Understanding of GD&T
• Experience using measuring tools and gages
• Experience with Siemens and/or Heidenhain controls preferred
• Experience with Deckel Maho Gildemeister (DMG) machines preferred

Computer skills

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio)
• Experience with a major ERP system

The CNC Machinist performs detailed machine setups, G & M code (CNC) programming, machine process improvement and troubleshooting, and produces machined parts using a variety of CNC machines. 

Essential responsibilities:

• Perform machine setups quickly, accurately, and efficiently
• Work with engineering and CAM programming department to develop, and improve CNC programs
• Design and aid in the fabrication of fixturing for parts of varying complexity
• Advise supervisor and programming team of technical advancements to increase production
• Operate machines to produce production runs of parts
• Maintain quality standards through understanding of the Quality Management System
• Monitor and document operational and performance issues and provide feedback to supervisor
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and other staff
• Other duties as directed by supervisor

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary CNC education preferred
• 8+ years of CNC machine operation
• G & M code fluency and ability to edit programs
• High level of blueprint reading required
• Proficiency with conversational controls is a plus
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to deal with complexity
• Capable of working in a customer-focused, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Interested in learning with, and from, engineering, and programming team to improve operations