CNC Machinist

Location: Sumter, SC

About SKF:

SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that's dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth.

As an SKF team member, you'll join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is the efficient set-up, operation and troubleshooting of CNC machining centers ensuring the proper machining techniques are followed and acceptable levels of quality and productivity are met within established parameters in a safe and effective manner.

Responsibilities Included but Not Limited to:

• Start up and shut down a variety of machine(s) following established company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Set up and operates numerically controlled (NC, CNC, PLC and other manual machines) lathes (horizontal & vertical).
• Perform machining operation including turning, boring, and facing castings and forgings.
• Select and install tooling into tool posts, turrets, or indexing heads.
• Mount work piece in chuck, or faceplate, manually, or using hoist or cranes.
• Perform machining operations on a variety of parts at times with high levels of complexity.
• Ensure machining operations are performed within established parameters, minimizing scrap and rework with acceptable levels of output.
• Read and interpret a variety of engineering and quality specifications.
• Apply practical and working knowledge of machines to make the necessary adjustments (turning dials, switches, and assigned offset/program controls) to override machine control and correct machine performance.
• Responsible for all inspections ensuring conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Observe numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speed of machining cuts.
• Performs continuous improvement (lean) activities as may be assigned or required.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Technical degree in manufacturing technology preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years machining experience in precision manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding and ability to use shop math and precision (micrometers, precision dial gauges, etc.) measuring instruments.
• A thorough knowledge of CNC machine operation, tool off setting and basic machine code is strongly preferred.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment including identification of unsafe conditions.
• Steel toed shoes and ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields must be worn at all times.
• Must be able to read, write, understand technical documentation, computer literate, read process drawing (blueprints), and engineering specification.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment including identification of unsafe conditions.

What You'll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work /life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being, and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable, environment that promotes leadership, engagement, and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Channel Manager
Location: Sumter, SC
Job ID: 17187

Pay $17.00 to $22.00 per hour

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