BackCNC Machinist
@ Westfield Fluid Controls
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the operation of CNC mills and lathes
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Analyzes blueprints for required tooling and material.
- May pull required fixtures, holding devices and materials.
- Inserts tools in tool holders or installs per-set tools in machine.
- Sets and sharpens tools as necessary.
- Adjusts tool travel distances.
- Inputs required program instructions.
- Monitors machine operations, inspects machined parts to ensure job specifications are maintained.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Job Tasks:
- Assess and mitigate safety and environmental risks.
- Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
- Determine production equipment settings.
- Select production equipment according to product specifications.
- Conduct test runs of production equipment.
- Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
- Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
- Perform basic equipment maintenance / housekeeping.
- Draw guidelines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
- Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
- Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
- Capable of reading and comprehending ANSI Y 14.5 prints
- Maintain good housekeeping habits
- Maintain program data base and CNC documentation
- Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement efforts
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years in manufacturing environment compliant to ISO9001:2008 AS9100
Knowledge:
- Computers and Electronics — Basic knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra and geometry.
- Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skills:
- Safety and environmentally conscious – Assess hazards and take proper steps to mitigate risks to self, coworkers, and environment.
- ·Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- ·Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Operation Monitoring — Watching program and machine advance through steps, monitoring the progress with an understanding of the expected outcome to ensure a machine is working properly.
- Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for existing and predictive problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving — Recognizing complex problems and related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to plans and actions of others.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Make choices based on the consideration of the costs vs benefits of potential actions.
- Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspecting products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time accordingly.
- Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
How to Apply:
Apply online at https://opportunities.ledfaststart.com/global/en/westfield-fluid-controls
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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: October 17, 2025
Application Deadline: November 14, 2025
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