POSITION SUMMARY: Set up, programs and operates the manual and CNC lathes and CNC mills, performs high precision prototype work and production work, and performs equipment maintenance as needed. Must also be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures, rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Machines various parts using the CNC milling machines, manual and CNC lathes, and other metalworking machinesConsults with Optics Shop Manager and Engineers on job details and specificationsMachines high precision prototype parts with minimal input, making corrections as neededUses blueprints and/or job orders to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished productAnalyzes a variety of specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine toolsMakes tools and fixtures needed to produce parts, ensures the proper fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and cutting tools to be usedWrites CNC programs with programming software, determines machines, sets up tooling, and sequences of operations necessary to produce machined partsAssists in training others as neededRecommends changes as neededMust be able to decipher different types of material and their propertiesMinimal grinding experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAble to operate a manual lathe and millAbility to read and comprehend blueprints and sketchesPerform algebraic, trigonometry, geometry, conversions and complicated mathematical calculationsDemonstrate a thorough knowledge in the operations and maintenance of CNC mills and manual and CNC

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Level

Mid L4

Location

Rochester, NY

Occupation

Machinists

Industry

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Posted

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