CNC Master Machinist

Department: Product Advancement and Racing (PAR)
Reports To: Motocross team manager/Machine shop supervisor

Summary
With a high degree of experience and knowledge in all aspects of machining and programming techniques, this position is responsible for the complete prototype machining process, as applied to the motorsports racing and product development environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Forecasts time schedules, material needs, and costs of individual projects to apply the most efficient machining techniques to a motorsports racing environment.
• Machines requested product to specific dimensions. Creates and modifies precision parts by interpreting blueprints and cad type drawings. Creates tooling fixtures for consistent reproduction of projects.
• Tracks parts usage on all projects. Monitors and logs times on all assigned jobs and ensures that all assigned schedules are met.
• Monitors machines and performs scheduled maintenance. Cleans shop and assigned work areas on a daily basis including organizing tools, materials and equipment.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all company information, product technology, research and development components, etc.
• Exercises the highest degree of safety when operating equipment and machinery. Reports any injuries or unsafe working conditions immediately to management.

Education and/or Experience
High school or GED is required. Minimum of five years experience in a machine shop environment. Must have experience operating hand tools,calipers, micrometers, hand drills, hand grinder, belt and disc sanding machines, band saws, CNC lathe, CNC machining center, as well as standard lathe and mill.
ANSI Y14.5 1984 blueprint reading experience and Haas machining center experience preferred.

Computer Skills
Must have solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Solid works, Mastercam , and Autocad experience preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities
Must effectively manage multiple priorities and assignments and approach challenges in a creative and intellectual manner.
Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must demonstrate strong understanding of motorcycle machine set-up procedures, and basic two/four stroke engine mechanics.

Must possess the physical endurance to work long hours, sometimes in excess of 10 hours per day.
Must be able to lift up to 115 lbs.

TO APPLY
You can send your resume to our Human Resources Department to careers@kmc-usa.com.