Machinist

Company: Ponn Machine Cutting Company
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Summary: A unique opportunity for an all-around machinist that is self-motivated and would like to advance in a growing company. The right candidate will receive training in all aspects of day to day operations of a busy machine shop as well as learning the skills of a tool and die maker with the eventual goal of becoming machine shop manager. General Duties: Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specification, orthographic drawing, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four- jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices, tramming heads Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Experience Required: 5-10 years experience with CNC and milling machines in both programming and operation Conversational programming skills Tool and Die skills Wire EDM skills Auto Cad or other CAD skills Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings Needs to be able to speak and read English Team player and can also work independently Precision grinding a plus

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