CNC Trainee id-9328

May 23, 2025

Job Description

Participate in the CNC Training Program to learn machinist duties associated with production of components for pistols, revolvers and rifles. Operate computer numerical controlled machines to fabricate parts. If necessary, load parts into machine as well as cycle machines and detect malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged cutting tools. Run production lots, communicate with co-workers regarding production runs, and maintain safe, organized and clean work environment.

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Once the training program is completed, trainees are expected to have achieved intermediate skills and be able to perform complex production work in the following areas: set-up, tech support, and CNC machining, following all prescribed methods and procedures. These skills will require performing and sharing goals as part of a participative work team, regardless of assigned shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties include the following - other duties may be assigned:

Performing all general/intermediate machinist duties and responsibilities

Setting-up CNC equipment by installing and adjusting three and four jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming fixtures

Loading feed mechanism by lifting stock into position

Verifying settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample work pieces including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; adhering to international standards; manipulating and interpreting a variety of bench gauging (micrometers, calipers, pins, snap gauges, indicators, height gauges (micro-height, etc.) and adjusting CNC accordingly

Maintaining specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes; using a variety of both CNC tool holders and cutting tools

Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

Maintaining equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs

Maintaining continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs; managing a co-worker (most positions have a loader/unloader as a helper); multi-tasking -- normal work load is operating 6-10 CNC machines

Documenting actions by completing production and quality logs

Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications

Accomplishing organizational goals by accepting ownership, accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Performing other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Supervisor or other designated individual; problem solving in order to keep machines operating

Being actively involved and willing to complete all training requirements to advance skills and proficiencies

Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with work instructions, statistical process or any other variances of control procedures prescribed for certifying or testing equipment

Working with all floor supervisors and lead people, making every effort to maintain production schedules, and limiting waste, scrap, re-works or turn backs

Working with Quality Control personnel to maintain the highest quality product

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Competencies and Education

High School/GED required; prefer Associate's degree

Must have and demonstrate excellent conceptual skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, controls and instrumentation skills, supply management, tooling, coordination, inventory control, attention to detail, and judgment

Must have math skills equal to that used in a machining environment

Language Skills

Must have working command of the English language

Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language

Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills preferred

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

All machinists will be required to complete any assigned technical, administrative, EH&S, compliance/regulatory and interpersonal training programs to become a working team member

To advance level of proficiencies and skills, machinists will be required to complete technical and core training requirements through traditional methods, online training and hands-on training, as prescribed by each supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull, carry, reach, twist

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Mandatory wearing of certified safety glasses and hearing protection

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear

All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

May be required depending on position:

Annual vision update in Medical Department

Involvement in the hearing conservation program

Involvement in the lead surveillance program

Wearing of safety certified shoes/boots

Participation in the stretching program

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