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Machinist - 1st Shift

Location: 

Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406

Requisition ID:  1798

Job Summary/Overview

The purpose of this position is to machine and assemble all types of tooling needed for the production departments at CMCO Chattanooga. This position is also responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of existing tooling for these departments. This position interfaces with the CNC Programmer, Engineering, CNC Machinists, Tool and Die Makers, Forge Leader, and Production Supervisor. A variety of tools are contained in the Die Shop to accomplish these requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Abide by CMCO safety policies and procedures
  • Setup and operate CNC machining centers in the Die Shop
  • Review CNC program paperwork and tooling drawings
  • Use CNC and conventional machining equipment to machine and fabricate tooling for new and existing products
  • Inspect tooling upon completion with the aid of inspection tools and documentation
  • Care for CNC equipment through proper use and preventative maintenance practices
  • Will perform other duties as required to meet customer demands

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
  • Must have experience and knowledge of basic hand tools
  • Must be able to read dial and digital calipers, dial indicators, coaxial indicators, height gages, micrometers, and other measurement tools
  • Must have a solid working knowledge of CNC controllers, including the use of work offsets, tool offsets, and light G-code programming
  • Ability to safely, securely, and squarely setup workpieces with clamps and/or vises in a CNC machining center
  • Ability to “indicate in straight” workpieces and fixtures in a CNC machining center
  • Solid experience in squaring up raw input stock in a CNC machining center to create a workpiece ready to be machined to final features and dimensions
  • Experience and knowledge of different types of HSS, solid carbide, and indexable cutting tools
  • Ability to inspect and replace HSS, solid carbide, and indexable cutting tools in ER collet and heat shrink CNC tool holders
  • Ability to monitor and adjust CNC programs in-process
  • Ability to wrap and heat treat tool steel according to defined recipes
  • Ability to setup and operate CNC equipment to safely produce accurate tooling that will meet production needs
  • Must be able to use or run CNC machining centers, die grinders, bench grinder, hand stamps, vertical mill, radial arm drill, measurement tools, small heat treatment furnace, and 16lb sledge hammer
     

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent 
  • 3–5-year experience in vertical CNC machining center operation XX
  • Machining Certificate preferred

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga

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