CNC Setup and Operator Machinist
- Military veterans preferred
2025-07-25 Topflite Components LLC
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Homestead Florida 33035 United States
Homestead, FL
Description:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the Operator perfomrs duties related to the CNC Machine Set-Up and Operation. Prepare related documents. Maintain Machines and machine area in a clean and orderly fashion.
The machine operator plans machining by studying work orders, engineering drawings, materials, specifications, ortho-graphic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
The operator programs CNC lathes/turn mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; set-ting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, in-cluding basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
Sets-up lathes/turn mills by installing collets, tools, attachments, bushings, stops, and stock push-ers.
Loads barfeed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to inter-national standards and provided drawings.
Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; trouble-shooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufactur-er's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregulari-ties, and continuing needs.
Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publica-tions.
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
TopFlite offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life, PTO, paid holidays and 401(k) with a match.
Requirements:
Must have minimum 10 years' experience machining Aluminum, Stainless, Composites/Plastics, and Brass/Bronze
Must be able to make small edits to provided Programs during setup
Familiarity with Hardinge and Okuma Turn-Mills preferred
Programming Experience Preferred
Ability to modify tools with minor adjustments if required
Bi-Lingual English & Spanish Preferred (not required)
TopFlite, a division of kSARIA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans
PM19
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.