CNC Machinist Job Description
CNC machinist
provides feedback on improvements to design and machine shop equipment to support efficient manufacture of components.
CNC Machinist Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective CNC machinist job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included CNC machinist job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Must demonstrate ability to operate CNC lathes and mills
Improvise, adapt and design standard tooling
Candidate must be computer literate with knowledge of applications related to machining
Recognizes improper machine functioning and recognizes defects in machinery, measuring instruments or equipment
Inspect and measure parts to maintain blueprint specifications
Perform side operations as required (e.g, deburring) while CNC is running
Operate multiple CNC machines simultaneously
Know machine setup and G & M codes
Maintain a clean work area and machine
Report discrepancies in job route times as soon as they are identified
CNC Machinist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for CNC Machinist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CNC, H2S, WHMIS, QUEST, NTC, GCE
Education for CNC Machinist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the CNC machinist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, General Education, Education, Associates, Machine Tool Technology, Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Computer, Mathematics
Skills for CNC Machinist
Desired skills for CNC machinist include:
Shop math
Company procedures and work instructions
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Calipers
Proper use and care of precision measurement tools
Tools and machines used to manufacture product
Shop mathematics
GD&T
Mechanics
GDT standards
Desired experience for CNC machinist includes:
Strong work ethic and highly motivated
Well organized, strong written & verbal communication skills
Must have the ability to work in conditions that may be hot, cold, and/or noisy on a daily basis
Lifting 5 to 20 pounds is required on a regular basis and heavy lifting
Identify problems before production runs, then start and observe machine operation to
Maintain knowledge of dimensions and tolerances for tooling instructions such as fixtures
CNC Machinist Examples
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CNC Machinist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of CNC machinist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for CNC machinist
- Report any environmental, and health and safety issues that arise
- Aid in the proposal and introduction of new machining techniques / machines to improve productivity or safety
- Must have at least a minimum of 2 years experience within a CNC role or trade school certification/Boces/Technical Colleges
- Experience with setup and operation to produce parts and tools from metal, plastic or other materials
- Will be responsible for machinery that cuts, grinds, or drills into various materials
- Responsible for making adjustments to the machine to control speed, material feed and path of the cut, make sure the machines are set up properly, working well, and producing quality product
- Responsible for quality checking finished products to ensure it is defect-free and ready for the next step in production
- Must be able to read a blueprint or schematic
- Ability to understand G & M codes
- Responsibility for paperwork on specific machines assigned by Shop Supervisor
Qualifications for CNC machinist
- Knowledge of G-Code, conversational and other programming languages
- Excellent blueprint reading
- Ability to use measuring devices such as micrometer, caliper, and height gauge
- Ability to operate equipment and make adjustments
- Capacity to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards
- Machining certificate preferred
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CNC Machinist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a CNC machinist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for CNC machinist
- Work effectively with team to ensure successful delivery to customer
- The CNC Machinist will set up and operation of diverse types of equipment used to manufacture various types of medical instruments/implants within established manufacturing processes, GMP's, and quality requirements
- Produce parts in accordance with the production plan provided by the manufacturing supervisor
- Optimize production by performing secondary work such as deburring, vibratory, and any hand work preparing for the next job, organizing and cleaning the cell, and helping others to do the same while machines are running
- Perform first piece inspection and in-process quality checks
- Provide input to cell leader/supervisor to resolve quality problems and improve cell operations
- Stay on task and within the cell to help meet or beat the team’s production requirements
- Under limited supervision, set-up and operate CNC Lathes
- Inspect completed material utilizing hand inspection equipment, ie
- Inspect first piece and in process material utilizing visual and hand inspection equipment, ie
Qualifications for CNC machinist
- Mastery of high speed machining and tool path optimization
- Passionate about machining
- Will be using micrometers and other hand tools
- Working knowledge of CNC lathes, CNC machining centres & CNC horizontal borers
- Knowledge of machine programing language Mazatrol/Fanuc
- Mechanical and Technical Skills - CAD/CAM Technology
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CNC Machinist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a CNC machinist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for CNC machinist
- Ability to make and/or recommend adjustment to regulate part configuration both manually and through machine controls along with the understanding of basic shop math to perform needed calculations
- Setup to operation to produce parts and tools from metal, plastic or other materials
- Setup and operate computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining center on a large variety of material
- Interpret drawings, specifications, process sheets, tape readouts and shop orders to plan and check work
- Obtain proper set of tools from tool crib, select holders, mount, secure, and check tools for accuracy
- Interpret drawings, route sheets, diagrams, specifications and instructions to determine proper operation sequences
- Make necessary calculations for tool depth and tool compensation adjustments
- Locate zero point, indicate work to insure parallelism, reposition material to obtain zero points on X and Y axis and maintain proper distance between parts in relationship to tape control requirements
- Machine and build state of the art tooling to support product manufacturing
- Machine and assemble advanced test equipment used for product calibration and reliability assurance
Qualifications for CNC machinist
- Create N/C programs for the machining centers
- 2+ years experience in CNC Operator role
- If you have composite machining experience that is a plus!
- Ability to use micrometer and calibers to check parts
- Advanced math skills and the ability to calculate feeds and speeds required
- Set up and perform machining operations on several complex machines in the cell
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CNC Machinist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a CNC machinist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for CNC machinist
- Assume responsibility of a Lead Person when needed
- Machining parts to print specifications using machine tools such as lathes, mills, shapers or grinders
- Be able to identify non-conforming parts using precision measuring instruments
- Set up CNC Equipment and align parts in appropriate work holdings
- Must be able to set tooling and apply offsets
- Using tooling and material data the employee must be able to calculate surface footage to machine components
- Must be able to edit program, setup machine and operate CNC Machine efficiently
- Must read and understand layouts, job packets and blueprints for the parts being run (includes Geometric Tolerancing)
- Collect and input SPC data which involves the use of comparator, CMM, Trimos, gages and related test instruments
- Perform necessary side operations during machine cycle time as required (i.e., deburring)
Qualifications for CNC machinist
- 5+ years of knowledge of CNC milling machining centers
- Make adjustments to meet customer requirements
- Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations
- Act as a troubleshooter for machining problems
- Resolve problems or refer problems to appropriate individual
- Train operators in machining processes
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CNC Machinist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of CNC machinist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for CNC machinist
- Use of a variety of measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, scales, thread gages
- Inspect completed material utilizing hand inspection equipment, Vernier calipers, micrometer and drop dial indicators Profilometer and CMM machines
- Close tolerance machining and inspection
- Insures quality completion of all CNC jobs to meet scheduled dates
- Communicates with engineers and planners daily to assure accurate routers and schedules
- Provides support in absence of CNC manager to insure successful completion of all jobs
- Proactively identifies and implements ways to reduce set up times and identify potential cost reductions in regards to product design
- Trains less experienced Machinists at the direction of CNC manager supervisor
- Assists in the maintenance of a detailed program database including revision dates, program revision and or improved method record
- Interfaces and supports all internal departments to maintain common goals
Qualifications for CNC machinist
- Manual Mill & Lathe experience
- Read and understand prints/tolerances
- Set-up CNC Lathes and/or CNC Mills
- Configure and set offsets within the control
- Intermediate math skills and English communication skills
- Working knowledge of Heidenhain/Fanuc machining centres