Lightning Machine

Lightning Machine is a successful Boring Mill machine shop, specializing in boring mills and vertical machining centers (VMC) to service industries such as stamping, automation, food, mining, and oil. All of our equipment is fully CNC, laser leveled, and calibrated annually to ensure accuracy. We have extensive experience working with aluminum to mild steels.  We are able to accommodate material sizes ranging from 2 ft. – 30 ft. Lightning Machine utilizes the latest technology to keep our machines and software up to date. Our Machinery Veterans have a combined experience of over 50 years that take pride in being a small part of our Customers success!

We pride ourselves on our 6 Core Competencies which ensure our employees "Love Coming into Work Every Day":

Attitude  |  Communication  |    Initiative  |   Critical Thinking  |   Adaptability  |   Job Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Setup jobs on the machine, including loading and securely fixturing the work pieces onto the worktable, adjust programs using zero and reference points, tool registers, offsets, and compensation.
• Calculate speeds and feeds to optimize the machining process.
• Load/unload tools and use a pre-setter, if applicable.
• Understand and make adjustments to hold geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience with machining large parts.
• Read blueprints to program and run work pieces.
• Ability to edit CNC programs as required to ensure parts are made to print requirements.
• Use math, geometry, and trigonometry to complete job responsibilities.
• Interface directly with internal customers or departments to deliver an estimate of completion and tooling requirements of individual machine projects.
• Lifts workpiece either manually or with crane or hoist onto machine table or directs crane operator to put workpiece on machine table.
• Positions and secures workpiece to table or angle plate, using clamps, shims and parallel blocks. Verifies position with such instruments as dial indicators, gauge blocks, and height gauges.
• Verifies dimensions of machined workpiece with such measuring instruments as micrometers, telescoping gauges, Vernier calipers, and dial indicator.
• Works with CNC programmers and other team members to optimize and standardize CNC programs.

Technical Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience as a CNC Horizontal/Vertical Boring Mill is a must.
• Ability to review part prints and assure machining accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T notes and specific criteria.
• Ability to trouble shoot CNC programs for issues and errors.
• High School diploma preferred.
• Must have good manual and verbal dexterity.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Programming experience preferred.      
• Heidenhain experience preferred.           

We realize and appreciate that our strength and competitive advantage is due to our capable team. Our employees are rewarded and recognized for performance. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package that reflects Lightning Machine's high regard for our employees.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates the skill, talent and experience of machinists who share our dedication to quality.

Location:  Holland, Michigan