CNC Machinist

Our client, an industry leading manufacturer of precision metal and steel components, has an immediate need for an experienced CNC Machinist, to join their winning team in Springfield.   Our candidate of choice will setup and perform diversified and complex progressive machining, fitting and assembly operations. You will determine proper tooling and sequence of operations and skillfully uses all machinists’ hand tools and machine shop measuring equipment to produce work to specifications.  You must be able to make complicated set-ups and operate available machine tools; determine operational sequences, proper jigs, fixtures, and design of tool to be used.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Must be able to make complicated set-ups and operate available machine tools; determine operational sequences, proper jigs, fixtures and design of tools to be used. Must be able to skillfully use all machinist’s hand tools and measuring instruments. Must be familiar with the machining of most materials. Must be able to use advanced shop math, including trigonometry. May be required to assign work to lower level machinists. Moves parts to and from the work area. Maintains good housekeeping in the work area. Meets all safety requirements in the machine shop and follows all company policies. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervision.   KEY REQUIREMENTS: Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment to produce prototype and/or production parts Ability to perform standard shop computations, using technical math, geometry and trigonometry. In-depth knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances in both standard and metric systems Candidate must have “Team” like mentality and be willing to work with a group Proficient use of set up and operation of CNC machining center. Proficient use of tool and surface grinders Proficient use of all shop inspection equipment, including but not limited to, CMM, comparator, digital height gages, micrometers, etc.