Senior CNC Machinist and Programmer - 1st Shift

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Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer will produce machined parts by programming, if qualified, setting up, and/or operating either a conventional, numerical control (NC), or computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintain quality and safety standards; precisely follow job packet requirements; keep records; maintain equipment and supplies; communicate effectively and work productively with Engineers, maintenance personnel, and other operators/programmers. Perform machining tasks to tight tolerance, minimize scrap and rework, perform PMs on regular basis, lead machine safety and workplace compliance requirements, always demonstrate professional conduct, maintain an inventory of tooling and fixtures, work effectively with vendors in ordering and acquiring tooling.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Plan and review machine job by reviewing job packets, engineering drawing, dimensional specification and tolerance, machining operating parameters and interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)

• Step- up machines, operate machines using established protocols, perform dimensional measurements to fill production orders

• Perform daily inspection of machines to ensure operating at optimal condition and help operates and shift supervisor troubleshoot machine issues

• Support or lead root causes analysis and implement assigned corrective actions

• Perform assigned operational machine preventative machines

• Complete batch documentation (operation reports, quality logs and SAP entry)

• Optimize machine operation to reduce cycle time and reduce defects

• Perform task assigned by operations manager

• Help create training program for machinist

• Review and update procedures, work instruction and operational reports

• Perform and document machine operators and machinist on the job training and machine operator and machinist qualification

• Work with machine vendor for technical support, troubleshooting machine issues and keep current knowledge of equipment and technology

• Support CNC programmer with troubleshooting and programming CNC and complex machines

• Backup CNC programmer

• Support operation and of Gage Pack

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

• Advanced training, either on-the-job or through a training source, on the requirements for machining complex metal, alloy, or ceramic parts

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Must be proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite applications

• Must be proficient in utilizing computer software, SAP, ETQ

• Proficient in the use of other computers and software packages needed to function as a productive Machinist in a challenging environment

• Willingness and ability to work safely and follow all Company safety policies or procedures

• Safety conscious, conscientious, detail oriented, a team player, a self-starter capable of responding to work requirements with a sense of urgency, and able to work with minimal supervision

• Able to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of employees

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate to all levels of the Company

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unl