Overview
Join Jagemann's precision tool room as a Journeyman Machinist, where you'll operate advanced machining equipment to achieve ultra-tight tolerances on critical tooling components. This role demands expertise in tooling selection, proper setup techniques, and maintaining sub-micron accuracy on hardened materials.
Responsibilities
- Setup and operate manual and precision grinding machines to process parts per customer specifications.
- Plan work sequences and determine cutting parameters (feeds, speeds, depths).
- Work to close tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
- Write and edit CNC programs.
- Calculate dimensional relationships and input data to machine controllers.
- Develop custom holding fixtures and 'soft' jaws for non-standard parts.
- Select appropriate cutting tools and maintain tool inventory.
- Perform preventive maintenance on CNC equipment.
- Sharpen non-insert tools as needed.
- Machine various materials including hardened steels and exotic materials like carbide.
- Determine appropriate speeds, feeds, and tools based on material characteristics.
- Train and mentor CNC operators and/or apprentices.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support.
- Occasionally operate multiple machines simultaneously.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas.
- Follow Environmental Health & Safety procedures.
- Collaborate with vendors on parts and tooling needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma plus specialized machine operation and metalworking training.
- Mazak programming certification.
- Partial completion of Machine Tool Operation curriculum (company-specified).
- CAD/CAM and Solutionware training completion.
- 1-3 years of diversified toolroom and machining experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in CNC lathe operation and setup.
- Strong understanding of machining characteristics for various materials.
- Ability to work to close tolerances with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety procedures.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
Additional Information
- First Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4-10s or Monday - Friday, 5-8s.
- Second Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4-10s or Monday - Friday, 5-8s.