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Double E Company

CNC Lathe Machinist II

Double E Company, Portland, Maine, United States, 04101

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Job Description Description:

CNC Lathe Machinist II Double E Group is an international market leader in the engineering and manufacturing of web handling, material handling, and converting solutions. Our broad portfolio of products are marketed to the paper, tissue, film and foil converting industries.

Position Description The CNC Machinist II would join a team of skilled professionals in our CNC Machining department, working on CNC lathe machines (Okuma), manual machines (Bridgeport and lathe), and on the bandsaw. Ongoing training is a key component of our continuous improvement mission. One must have the knowledge and ability to set-up machine, touch-off tools, edit G-code programs, and be able to read measuring instruments correctly as part of the daily duties. Being able to program new parts in G-code is a plus. We are looking for someone with good lathe experience but also the desire to learn vertical milling (Milltronics) when overloaded with work. The CNC Machinist would be working with other members of the manufacturing team on a regular basis (CNC machining, manual machining, bandsaw operations). Extensive ongoing training is a key component of our continuous improvement mission.

Responsibilities • Operate CNC equipment in a low-volume, high-mix environment with multiple set-ups daily. • Setting up and running machines in an efficient and productive manner. • Responsible for part quality by utilizing visual and hand inspection equipment. • Interact directly with leads, engineering, and CNC programmers. • Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and pieces on machines • Proficient use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments. • Stop machines to remove finished pieces or to change tooling, setup, piece placement, according to required machining sequences. • Review program specifications and blueprints to ensure machine set up and operations meet specification for finished piece dimensions. • Cross training on a variety of machines. • May be requested to train new employees or employees designated to be cross trained • Other duties, as assigned. Requirements:

Requirements • Understanding of CNC programming in G-code and Mastercam. • Math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. • Ability to read and comprehend instructions. • Must be physically able to handle heavy items including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components up to 50 lbs. • Excellent communication skills required to interact directly with Management, Engineering & Programming to collaborate on process improvements. • Must be able to consistently stand for an entire 8-hour shift. • Ability to work in a team environment • Familiarity with lean and continuous improvement • Knowledge of inspection equipment, such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges etc. • Reliability

Education and Experience • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a machine shop, Knowledge of basic machining practices and materials is a plus • General mechanical

knowledge/aptitude.