Material Testing Technology a leading manufacturer / distributor of mechanical material testing jigs, fixtures, and accessories for the testing industry, seeks a full time employee to work in the Wheeling, IL area. We supply the aerospace, automotive, testing and other industrial markets. We currently have an excellent opportunity for a

CNC Machinist to join our machine shop.

Position Summary

Job Purpose:

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Duties:

* 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).

* Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock, making sure stock is marked accurately.

* Programs mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool vertical registers, offsets, corn pensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.

* Sets-up mills by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.

* Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.

* Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.

* Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

* Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

* Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

* Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

* Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

*  Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications:

Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Supply Management, Tooling, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail, Judgement.

Education / Experience

• A minimum of 5 years equivalent work experience in the areas described
• Experience using the most recent AutoCad release.
• Blueprint reading experience
• Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis

Material Testing Technology offers stability, growth opportunity and a competitive compensation and benefits package.  Please submit a cover letter, including your desired salary range and your resume as a Word or .pdf document by e-mail to rbrown@mttusa or you can fax your information to 847-215-7448.