Machinist 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Machinist 3 for a contract opportunity in Lake Charles, LA.

Per Diem only offered to those candidates living outside a 50 mile radius of the work location.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o High school degree or equivalent
• Candidate must have 5+ years’ experience on 3 Axis CNC machines, 4 and 5 Axis a plus.
• Must have experience running manual machines and performing set-ups.
• Experience with MAZATROl and Fanuc (HAAS) Controller preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience in performing unique set-ups.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Looking for a Machinist 3 to set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as C.N.C. and manual lathes, C.N.C and manual mills and precision grinders to make parts from a variety of metals.
• Understand mechanisms, tools, and machines to manufacture parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Understand and follow blueprints, sketches, engineering specifications and verbal instructions to determine the sequence of operations, and method of setup for machining.
• Knowledge of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as Swiss micrometers, dial indicators, calipers and standard micrometers.
• Communicate with others on the team about dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds, measures, marks, dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Fitting and assembling precision parts into mechanical equipment.
• Differentiate material, parts, and equipment required for jobs given.
• Personally monitor and verify the dimensions and finish of parts during machining process.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Complete required paperwork accurately on a timely basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• CAD/CAM experience with Mastercam
• CAM experience with SolidWorks/NX Siemens
• Expert with Fanuc Mill (HAAS) controls, with 5 axis simultaneous.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High school degree or equivalent.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time 4/10 workweek. 100% on-site. M-T 6:00am – 4:42pm

 
Job Number: 215226
Job Location: Lake Charles, LA
Rate: Up to $40.77 DOE
Duration: 6 months
Input Date: 08/13/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Brent Sizemore
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: bsizemore@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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