Lead CNC Machinist Jobs - Bensenville, Illinois (IL)

Lead CNC Machinist - Job Description

Century Metal Spinning is a global supplier of spun metal components for Aerospace, Defense, Industrial and Commercial Manufacturers. With flexibility in our processes and a reputation for quality work, we are quick to respond to our customer's needs. We use the latest Automatic Spinning technology and cellular manufacturing to keep our costs competitive for prototypes & production quantities. Our staff has extensive experience in manufacturing and is here to provide an exceptional metal spinning source to our customers.

We are hiring a Lead CNC Machinist.

Scope and Skillset:

• Safely Set up, program and operate machines that include Manual and CNC Lathes, Manual & CNC Mills, 5-Axis machines.
• Lead the Machining Department:
  • Follow schedules, understand priorities
  • Know and help develop run rates and assure we are maintaining rates to meet schedules and customer demand and expectations.
  • Lead by example
• Measure work piece dimensions and determine accuracy of machine operation -perform first piece, in-process, and last piece inspections on parts using inspection tools and gages (calipers, micrometers, height gages, Vernier & digital).
• Knowledge of programming.
• Perform machine maintenance such as oiling machines and dies and daily cleaning, as well as preventative maintenance.
• Work with different metals such as Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel, Brass, Copper, Titanium
• Set up and adjust machine controls to produce parts to customer specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation, programming.
• Read blueprints, work orders and job folders to understand work piece specifications, tooling and material requirements.
• Observe machine operations to detect any problems; make any necessary adjustments to correct problems.
• Understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

• Operate machines through cycles, to ensure specified timing.
• Make in-process adjustments as needed to maintain quality and production standards.
• Understand work piece specifications, tooling and material requirements and sequence of production operations.
• Observe machine operations to detect any problems as well as make any necessary adjustments to rectify issues.
• Understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Follow the Department Work Schedule throughout the day. Review schedule and plan for the days and the week ahead.
• Maintain and track your time by logging in and out of jobs in the ERP System, and verify accuracy and timeliness of the department logins.
• Complete all documentation necessary to run production, this includes: Inspection sheets, Job Traveler, and any tags. Follow all Work Instructions.
• Complete all required inspections on work pieces to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met, these include: First piece inspection, In-Process Inspections and Last Piece Inspections using gauges, calipers and micrometers.
  • Assure department compliance in this area.
• Operate machines through cycles, to ensure specified timing.
  • Follow and support all applicable ISO9001 & AS9100 standards and procedures.

1. Other Duties as Assigned and not limited to:

• Set up and operate deburring and related tools that remove excess material of burrs from surfaces, sharp edges or corners, buff or polish metal pieces as required.
• Maintain and sharpen cutting tools.
• Report any problems with machines, production operations, machining, tooling or quality to the Director of Operations
• Other assignments on an as needed basis per management.

Experience and Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2-3 years minimum of experience on a manual and CNC Lathe, and/or manual & CNC Mills.
• Minimum 3 years working in manufacturing environment.
• Basic Math and Measurement skills to perform calculations for product specifications.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read basic blueprints.