Machinist

at Huhtamaki, Inc. in De Soto, Kansas, United States

Job Description

SUMMARY

Duties include set up and machining of metal and plastic parts for machinery using a variety of CNC equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow all safety and personnel policies.

• Set up and operate CNC mills, with the ability to make fixtures, knowing when to use vice with hard jaws, soft jaws, self self-centering vice, use of a fixture, and 3 jaw chucks. Have enough experience to make minimum of three setups daily to complete shop orders.

• Must process the ability to edit programs at machine and program fixtures needed to complete the work order.

• Mill/Bore OD/ID, mill pockets, profile, hard machine, keyways, drill, tap, ream and be able to hold tolerance to .0001 in some cases.

• Evaluate and work from blueprints to manufacture parts.

• Inspects completed parts to assure they meet blue print requirements.

• Ability to use precision inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, depth mic, indicators and CMM.

• Must own personal inspection tools as well as hand tools.

• Document program, fixtures and tooling required for each job on set-up-sheets.

• Have and maintain as positive outlook.

• Work well as a team in work cell and department.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Journeyman level knowledge (5-7 years min.) of CNC Mill work required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee will work in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, requires prolonged standing up to 10 hours each day, walking, stooping/bending, twisting at waist and reaching at and above the shoulders.