CNC Machinist 2/Class - (4)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and shop sketches.
• Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling etc.
• Use all conventional machine shop equipment and machinery to cut, machine and shape raw materials in accordance with drawing requirements.
• Build fixtures and various holding devices as needed to hold or support work pieces in process.
• Analyze job requirements and use best shop practice to meet drawing requirements in the most efficient time.
• Inspect high precision parts using blueprints and adhering to GD&T tolerances.
• Adjusting feeds, speeds, and other settings to ensure optimal performance.
• Determine tools needed to perform given task and set-up those tools accordingly.
• Check run out of tools to ensure part will cut on size.
• Understanding tool wear and how to compensate as well as understanding how to prevent tool wear.
• Set tool offsets and diameter compensation.
• Edit G&M code on the controller as well as on PC with .TXT documents.
• Operate forklift as needed.
• Assemble machined or fabricated components as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential function of all roles at Fairlead, and employees are expected to meet this standard.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of High School diploma (GED) and 1-3 years' experience as a machinist.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, four-year training program.
• Proficient in performing machine set-ups with little to no set up instructions.
• Basic understanding of measuring instruments, on-the-job use: Tape measure, calipers, OD micrometer, depth micrometer, bore gauges, surface gauge, height gauge, gauge pins, gauge blocks, pitch micrometer, ID micrometer, blade micrometer, thickness gauges, radius gauges.
• Understand the process to square material up correctly.
• Proficient in the use of various hand tools as necessary to achieve finish requirements.
• Ability to effectively use power-driven equipment.
• Understand tool deflection and how to combat it in different types of materials.
• Understand part flatness and how to achieve flatness with different types of materials.
• Proficient in proofreading G&M code to ensure no crashes or mistakes occur as well as performing a test run to ensure program outputs are accurate.
• High mental and visual effort required.

Physical Demands:

• While performing these job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• This position is performed in a manufacturing environment, with some local travel between facilities.

Our Workplace Commitment

At Fairlead, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, ethical, and high-integrity work environment. Every team member is expected to uphold our HOLD FAST values through:

• Legal Compliance & Ethics: Strictly adhering to all applicable laws, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Transparency: Fostering open, honest communication and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Conflict-of-Interest Prevention: Actively identifying, disclosing, and avoiding situations where personal interests conflict with professional responsibilities.
• Zero Tolerance for Discrimination & Harassment: Maintaining a safe, respectful workplace free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.