Machine Shop Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, plus manual lathes and milling machines, to produce parts to print
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, including GD&T callouts
• Set work and tool offsets, and adjust offsets and cutter compensation to hold tolerance
• Inspect parts with analog and digital measuring tools and verify accuracy before parts leave the machine
• Complete production logs accurately and track part counts as jobs progress
• Flag quality issues, tooling wear, or drawing questions to the shop lead or engineering
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning and scheduled service intervals
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe

Job requirements

• 2–3 years of experience as a CNC operator, or completion of a machining/CNC program with hands-on machine time
• Experience setting up CNC and/or manual lathes and mills
• Experience with analog and digital measuring tools
• Ability to read blueprints, with working knowledge of GD&T
• Experience using cutter compensation and adjusting machine offsets independently (preferred for recent graduates)
• Accurate record-keeping and part tracking
• Ability to follow instructions meticulously and check parts for accuracy
• Ability to perform equipment maintenance and service intervals