Machining Engineer

We are hiring for a Machining Engineer in the Smyrna, GA area. We are looking for someone that loves hands-on machine work. We are open to recent engineering graduates, up to 3 years of experience working with Manual Lathes and CNC machining equipment. Hourly Pay range is 20-27+/HR, relevant to experience and education.

General Duties:

• Programming for CNC Machines
• Generate Program for CNC high speed mill and CNC lathe on the machine controller and CAM.
• CNC and Manual Machine Operation
• Setup and operate CNC and manual machines for molds parts and machine parts.
• Mold Assembly
• Assemble molds for onsite trial and for customer request.
• Mold Polishing
• Polish mold parts to our polishing standards.
• Mold Modification
• Work with molding techniques engineers and mold design engineer to successfully modify mold parts to meet customer requests.

Responsibilities:

• Programs mills, lathes, and EDM machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains 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.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Maintain the machines and equipment for safety environment. Clean and organize machine shop for housekeeping.

Required:

• Language, math, reasoning, computer, mechanical skills
• Associate degree or one to three years related mechanical experience and/or training

Preferred:

• Experience in CNC lathe and/or CNC high-speed machining centers is preferred.
• Experience with G-code/M-code is preferred. Experience with Manual lathe, Manual mill, and surface grinding are preferred.
• Experience in Mold assembly, maintenance, polishing, and repair is preferred.