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Job Title: CNC Machinist
Department: Machine Shop
Reports To: Director of Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Sets up, operates, and maintains CNC lathe machines to support machining operations at SOR Controls Group.

• High School diploma or GED required.

• 1–3 years of CNC Lathe experience required.

The CNC Machinist position offers a four-day workweek with an overnight schedule:

• Monday - Thursday 
• 4:00pm - 2:30am

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC lathes and multi-axis machines.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material (BOM), and bills of operations (BOO).

• Perform inspections of machined components using precision gauge equipment and validate first-article production.

• Conduct routine maintenance on machine tools and tooling systems.

• Identify and resolve issues related to tooling, machine function, raw materials, and part quality.

• Adjust or modify CNC programs as needed to meet production and quality standards.

• Perform manual machining tasks as required.

• Develop and implement machining processes, including CNC programming, tooling, work holding, process documentation, and validation.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and apply them to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Understand and support the use of automation and integration with machining operations.

• Maintain safe work practices and follow company safety procedures and PPE requirements.

• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving as it relates to quality, performance, or process improvement.

• All other functions/responsibilities assigned by manager.

• Comply with all company policies and standards.

This position requires regular work on the production floor in a machine shop environment, where exposure to dust, oils, moderate-to-high noise levels, and varying temperatures is common. Employees must also wear required PPE, such as safety glasses and steel-toed footwear, at all times in designated areas.

Employees must be able to:

• Stand, walk, handle/finger materials, reach outward, and reach above shoulder level frequently (up to 66% of the time).

• Occasionally climb, squat/kneel, bend, or crawl (up to 33% of the time).

• Lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. and push/pull items weighing up to 50 lbs., occasionally to frequently depending on task.

• Use precision tools, measurement devices, and standard CNC equipment.

• Wear required PPE including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection as needed.

All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position may be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes, which are maintained by the Human Resources Department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors/managers as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of CNC Lathe experience is required

• Basic understanding of CNC machine language and codes

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

• Capable of identifying and following the correct bill of material (BOM)

• Adheres to defined procedures and operational guidelines

• Able to work from both a bill of material (BOM) and bill of operations (BOO)

• Performs inspections using standard gauge equipment

• Conducts routine maintenance on machine tools

• Operates manual equipment as required for assigned tasks

• Basic Math: ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.

• Some knowledge of basic trigonometry for angles and arcs.

• Basic computer skills/Microsoft office

SOR INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer