

Machinist
Lexington, KY
Phone:
859-233-7445
Email:
Address:
1454 Jingle Bell Lane
Lexington, KY 40509
Company
Blue Grass Manufacturing
Overview
Blue Grass Manufacturing is a leading provider of high-quality, engineered products manufactured in the US. We are seeking an experience CNC Operator Machinist for our operation in Lexington, KY.
Details
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Excellent Pay & Benefits
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Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating (CNC) multi axis lathes and mills
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Maintaining quality and safety standards
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Keeping records
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Maintaining equipment and supplies.
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Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
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Programs mills and lathes 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.
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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.
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Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
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Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
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Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing
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operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
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Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
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Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
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Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
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Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
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Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
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Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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CNC Operator Machinist Skills and Qualifications:
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Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Advanced mathematical skills, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Supply Management, Tooling, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail, Good judgment.
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Experience with tool room equipment and swiss screw machines a plus
Benefits include:
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Medical, Dental and Vision HSA and PPO plans
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Paid vacation and holidays
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401 (k) package with company match
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Company paid Life insurance
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Disability options available
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Company bonuses (varies by position)