CNC Machinist

Remote

💥 Engineering

It’s common for companies to expect experience working with CNC machines in some capacity before becoming a CNC Machinist. A common pathway is to start as a CNC Operator and work into a CNC Machinist role. Hiring managers often prefer people with at least one year of experience working with the equipment. You might also hire for different levels of CNC Machinists with increasing duties. For instance, your highest level might supervise and train Machinists in lower levels. Your experience requirements will likely be greater for higher levels. If you’re writing a CNC Machinist job description for a position using highly specialized machines or challenging projects, you might look for someone with experience in those areas instead of general CNC work.

What does a CNC Machinist do?

A CNC Machinist, or CNC Setup Operator, works with a variety of computer-controlled machines, such as drills, lathes and presses, that are used to manufacture parts. Their duties include setting up the machines, testing the programming that controls the equipment and troubleshooting issues with the programming or the machine’s operation.

Responsibilities

A CNC Machinist should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a CNC Machinist should be able to execute:

Collecting data from blueprints, plans, work orders and other source material Entering instructions into the CNC equipment based on what the programmer decides Setting up the CNC equipment with the correct attachments and parts to perform the job Operating and monitoring the machines Troubleshooting issues with the machine programming Following safety procedures and regulations Collaborating with engineers, project managers and other team members Inspecting and maintaining the equipment

Required Skills

A competitive CNC Machinist will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

• Strong analytical, mathematical and computer skills • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Experience with specific CNC machines • Attention to detail and accuracy • Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills • Understanding of safety regulations • Ability to set up large, heavy machinery • Comfort with interpreting blueprints, schematics and other technical documents

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