Senior Machinist

about the position…

The Senior Machinist at LFG Manufacturing is a unique opportunity to operate a CNC Fiber Laser, Press Brake, Iron Worker, Laser Welder, Paint Booth and Oven to cut, bend, form metal needed to fabricate electrical switchboards and junction boxes. They will also perform a variety of sub-assembly operations necessary to put machined components into final products, supervise machinists and assistants and setup and oversee a Preventative Maintenance program of equipment.

position details/responsibilities…

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on laser machines, press brakes, welding or other metal machining equipment.

• Experience operating a press brake machine used to bend and form steel required for end product

• Piranha Press Break Experience preferred but not required

• Laser Operation experience: operating the CNC 12KW Fiber Laser machine to cut sheet metal and copper required for product (Piranha Laser Experience preferred but not required)

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and bill of materials

• Basic computer skills

• Prep work required from the project drawings, assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, parts lists.

• Gather parts, sub-assemblies from templates, standardized drawings, or specific project drawings

• Assemble the components according to the templates, specified measurements or specific drawings

• Examine connections for correct fit, fasten and assemble components into the finished product.

• Document all activities by completing production and quality forms

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

• Lead the team and assist in training others in performance of basic assembly tasks and operations of equipment.

• Inspect all work and ensure it meets Quality Control Standards before progressing it on to the next operation.

• Assist Plant Manager with scheduling and layout of work required to meet project deadlines.

• Assist plant manager with inventory control

here’s what we’re looking for…

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED

• Experience with Electrical Equipment Fabrication

• Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job

• Working knowledge of electrical codes, UL specifications and other construction safety requirements

• Preferred Electrical Switchboard fabrication experience

• Experience with Delem DA66T Graphical CNC Control preferred

• Experience with CypCut, Hypertherm ProNest LT software preferred