CNC Lathe Machinist (Day, Swing or Weekend Shift)
MacKay Manufacturing
- Location
- Spokane Valley, WA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 3 days ago
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About the company
MacKay Manufacturing
Machinery · 51 to 200 employees
MacKay Manufacturing Inc. serves the medical, space, military, aerospace and nuclear industries. Our surgical devices meet the critical standards of the medical instrument industry. MacKay Manufacturing Inc. also specializes in parts and sub-assemblies for many critical-performance products, whether it is a piece for a commercial jetliner, housing for infrared cameras, parts going up into space or a classified sub-assembly for the Department of Defense.
What you'll do
- Operate CNC mills, lathes and/or mill turning centers; load and unload raw material and machined parts with a close attention to detail
- A basic to advanced understanding of blueprint diagrams including features and dimensions; precise interpretation of GD&T
- Accurately perform a basic to complex program changes as required and modify tools path in CAM
- Perform complex tool path modifications for 5th axis, turning and mill turning centers as required
- Perform setup of machines for less skilled operators, acting as a mentor and trainer to share your knowledge and answer questions
- Ensure communication flow of pertinent detail on all jobs utilizing any means necessary; verbal, team meeting, taking notes, updating setup sheets and logs, etc.
- Perform timely, detailed visual inspection of machined parts utilizing magnification to identify workmanship and cosmetic issues at the beginning of a part run
- Perform inspection and measurement utilizing micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM other appropriate inspection methods and tools to ensure machined part dimensions and tolerances requirements are met per print specification
- Perform set up of basic to complex, new or repeat jobs on CNC machines per setup sheets and provided documentation; ask questions when unsure of procedures
- Follow all paperwork and documentation procedures including but not limited to: tie-in log notes, setup sheets, QA sheets and routing cards
- Perform job tear downs; removing tools, updating setup sheets, returning materials to proper location
- Implement daily practices of Lean such as 5S, continuous improvement, and contribute to ongoing process efficiency
- Job Requirements:
- 1 year or more of CNC Operator/Production experience OR 1 or 2 year machining technology certificate/degree required
- Experience with demonstrated ability to set up basic to complex, repeat jobs preferred
- Basic to advanced knowledge of CNC machine capabilities, controls, and material properties, set up techniques
- Experience utilizing precision inspection equipment including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, height gauges
- Basic to advanced understanding of blueprint dimensions and features; basic knowledge of GD&T
- Basic to advanced computer navigation and software skills including Word, Excel, and Visual
- Ability to apply basic to advanced functions in manufacturing & timekeeping software systems
- Strong desire, willingness, and ability to grow yourself and learn from others, while building good relationships with peers
What you need
- Requires 1 year or more of CNC Operator/Production experience or a 1- or 2-year machining technology certificate/degree.
- Requires knowledge of CNC capabilities, controls, material properties, setup techniques, inspection equipment, blueprint dimensions, and basic GD&T.
- Education: a professional certificate or an associate degree
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