CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist Job Highlights

Company Profile

Invacare Corporation is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles.

Job Profile

The company is looking to hire a CNC Machinist to join its team.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should be a High School Graduate or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Possess working knowledge of CNC techniques normally acquired through post-high school coursework or 1-2 years of hands-on experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety policies
• Assists with training of others
• Complete all required training applicable to the assigned position
• Create minor programs for all machines, except for the Hurco machine
• Effectively uses computerized Information Center to retrieve product/process information
• Effectively uses Smart Team Application to verify prints and revision levels
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Interprets mechanical drawings and blueprints received from supervisor or engineering
• Maintains safety and housekeeping standards in accordance with 5 S principles
• Operates all machines in a department such as the CNC, drills, buffers/grinders, etc. without assistance
• Performs predictive/preventative maintenance as necessary
• Provides written suggestions for continuous improvement
• Responsible for the quality of the finished product
• Sets up all CNC fixtures and tooling for each specified job, except for the Hurco machine
• Strict compliance with FDA and ISO control standards and record keeping
• Visually inspects material during the machining process to prevent defects and scrap

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to be cross-trained
• Ability to communicate basic information regarding processes and quality-related questions
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours
• Ability to work overtime with little or no notice
• Assists with altering programs so tools and parts are running properly
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Bending, twisting, or squatting may be required
• Demonstrated ability to cart up jobs for all machines
• Demonstrated ability to create minor programs
• Demonstrated ability to make minor program changes to ensure product quality
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, gauges, and measuring equipment proficiently
• Demonstrated ability to set up custom fixture jobs on all machines
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow work instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated flexibility in attitude and willingness to work in all areas as needed
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible to perform a variety of tasks
• Knowledge of proper problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of quality standards to apply visual inspection
• Must have the physical ability and manual dexterity necessary to perform the duties pertaining to the job
• Must have a thorough understanding of quality systems and their relationship to job performance including ISO Overview, corrective/preventative actions, and work instructions
• Understanding of tools and tool offsets

Employer’s Statement

Invacare Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.