Machinist

Job Details: Job Location: Springs Fabrication, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $35.00Hourly, SUMMARY Responsible for utilizing advanced machining skills to produce high-quality components. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of machining processes, the ability to generate, read, and interpret complex drawings, and a strong capability in both manual and CNC machining, including programming and coding.Key Responsibilities:- Perform complex machining operations on various machines such as Haas Lathe, Feeler, G&L, Femco Vertical Mills, and Femco HBC with minimal or no supervision.- Demonstrate strong lathe experience and engage in prototype machining, research and development, and reverse engineering tasks.- Utilize both manual machines and CNC machines, and apply conversational programming and CNC coding skills.- Set up and adjust machine controls and offsets, and monitor operations to detect and resolve malfunctions.- Periodically inspect parts during runs and after completion to ensure accuracy and adherence to specifications.- Perform preventative maintenance practices on machines- Process all paperwork in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.- Monitor job costing to ensure machining remains within acceptable limits relative to estimates.- Lead and mentor team members, promoting a positive attitude and teamwork.- Read and understand complex machining blueprints, and write simple machining programs on various controllers.- Ensure familiarity with base machines and apply prior machining and programming knowledge effectively.Qualifications: Required Education:HS Diploma, GED or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years of related machine shop experience and/or training equivalent.Required Experience:- Prior work history or knowledge of setting up and running CNC machines - Able to read and understand complex machining blueprints- Able to write simple machining programs on several different controllersPreferred Experience:- Sets-up and runs complex machining operations on the Haas Lathe, Feeler, G&L, Femco Vertical Mills, and Femco HBC- Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjust machine controls, and offsets with minimal or no supervision.- Ability to do prototype machining, R&D, and reverse engineering- Experience with manual machines, CNC machines, conversational programming, and CNC coding