CNC Machinist

AP Professionals has partnered with a manufacturing company in search of a CNC Machinist. AP Must have at least 5 years of CNC experience responsible for setting up, conducting dimensional inspections, and operating a wide range of equipment, such as live-tool lathes, Swiss lathes, grinders, EDMs, mills, and machining centers, during production.

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

This opportunity is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

• Set up CNC equipment independently, including proving out new processes and making all necessary adjustments to obtain an approved First Article Inspection Report.
• Perform full dimensional inspections, including measuring lengths, diameters, radii, finishes, and all positional and geometric requirements, both for First Article preparation and in-process inspections.
• Run production quantities while maintaining process capability and meeting productivity standards.
• Troubleshoot and improve processes during both setup and production stages.
• Work with teammates to ensure the team meets shared objectives.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Use software tools to manage tooling inventory, review standards, collect Statistical Process Control (SPC) data, and capture job performance data.
• Keep the team's work area clean and free from safety hazards.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associates Degree in Industrial Technologies preferred.

• 5+ years of CNC programming/machinist experience.

• Demonstrate strong blueprint reading and comprehension skills. Understanding GD&T per ASME Y14.5 is a significant advantage.
• Possess skills in CNC setup and operation functions. Knowledge of programming is an additional benefit.
• Exhibit a strong knowledge of production tooling selection and utilization, including spindle tooling and cutting tools.
• Excel in common inspection and gaging techniques, such as micrometers, bore gages, height gages, indicators, thread gaging, profilometers, and optical comparators. Having a working knowledge of CMMs, vision systems, and other metrology equipment is an advantage.
• Be familiar with SPC data collection and analysis as a tool for maintaining process capability.
• Have the ability to meet productivity and quality standards while working with a diverse range of components, materials, and equipment.
• Possess basic computer and software skills. Proficiency in CAD/CAM, SPC, ERP, inventory management, or typical office applications is an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in Solid Works and Mastercam software.