CNC Machinist’s Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and shop sketches
Use all conventional machine shop equipmet and machinery to cut, machine and shape raw materials in accordance with drawing requirements
Build fixtures and various holding devices as needed to hold or support work pieces in process
Set-up, load and operate various machine tools including, but not limited to cutoff saws, lathes, mills, grinders and other machinery
Able to program, set-up and operate machine tools, including lathes and mills
Proficient in the use of off-line programming software used in developing CNC programs
Analyze job requirements and use best shop practice to meet drawing requirements in the most efficient time
Assemble machined or fabricated components
Effectively use power driven equipment
Use various hand tools as necessary to achieve finish requirement