Senior Machinist

Education and Experience Requirements

– Minimum of a High School Diploma and 10 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate one or more fabricating machines to perform operations such as drilling, reaming, tapping, countersinking, punching, and other machining tasks within documented abilities.
• Read and execute job specifications accurately.
• Perform minor adjustments to machines as needed.
• Inspect completed work and rework piece part defects when required.

Inspection and Finishing

• Deburr parts to meet quality and inspection requirements.
• Sand parts as needed to meet specified quality standards.
• Wash parts according to job specifications.

Documentation and Recordkeeping

• Complete job-related recordkeeping, including:
• CAM file storage
• Employee time cards
• Machine time cards

Machine Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and applying grease/oil to machines.

Programming and Setup

• Program and set up standard operations for 2-, 3-, 4-, and multi-axis machines.

Corrective Action

• Initiate and participate in Corrective Action Reports (CARs), including:
• Identifying errors and areas for improvement
• Participating in continuous improvement activities
• Approving CAR closures
• Following defined procedures for corrective actions and nonconforming product handling

Material Preparation

• Prepare stock material for jobs in accordance with production needs.

Workplace Organization (5S Activities)

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in immediate and support work areas (e.g., saws, non-CNC machines).

Training Responsibilities

• Serve as a ‘Master’ trainer in areas identified by the Training Matrix, providing support and mentorship to other team members.