CNC Machinist- 2nd - Boulder, CO

Position Information

Job Summary: Produces machined parts by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet‘s principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Operate CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings;

·         Change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear; 

·         Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting inspection reports; 

·         Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule;

·         Perform hand finishing; 

·         Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) at all times including completion of job routers/ cards; 

·         Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues; 

·         Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity; 

·         Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system; 

·         Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities; 

·         Identify and escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required; 

·         Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area; 

·         Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor;

Qualification Requirements

Educational/Training Requirement:

·         High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associates degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred.  

·         GCSE/NVQ Maths and English is desirable (UK only) 

Experience:

·         Experience of working in a production environment, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Ability or demonstrable aptitude to operate and maintain a CNC Machine

·         Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records

·         Effective at planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales

·          Able to follow work instructions, proven record of quality, and on-time production runs

·         Demonstrable commitment to safety at all times

·         Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period of time

·         Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player

·         Ability to identify problems and escalate as required

·         Good communication skills, written and verbal

·         Solid computer skills