Setup Machinist Or Experienced Cnc Programmer Machinist

SEI Technologies has an couple of exciting opportunies for a CNC Setup Machinist and/or CNC Programmer Machinist to join our team in our Hickory, NC location.

The candidate should:

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience metal machining, fixture design, and setup (Education obtained through advanced technical training in a related field is required if < 5 years experience)

• Be proficient in Setup Machining and/or 4 and 5 axis CNC Turning, Milling
• Have 2+ years programming in Mastercam or Fusion 360 and the ability to program and produce parts directly from drawings and models.
• Have experience machining tight tolerance, high-value components.
• Have extensive experience with Okuma, Fanuc, and other CNC controls.
• Have the knowledge and ability to understand and interpret technical data and interpret engineering drawings.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate across multiple disciplines with internal and external customers.
• Be willing and able to perform other tasks as directed by Supervision/Management including but not limited to assisting non-production plant and administrative tasks.

Preferred:

• Experience with nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, Hast-X and inconel.
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense products and materials.
• Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.)
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.