**Job Description:** **Basic Function** To proof out programs from the Engineering department and make acceptable first article parts. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** *Marginal position functions that are not included among the essential duties and responsibilities in this position description are also requirements of this position. + Receive set up information from the Engineering department and prepare tools and fixtures per Engineering instruction + Proof out and fine tune the programs to provide acceptable first article parts + Eliminate any possible discrepancies with best knowledge + Monitor quality of parts while it is in production + Performs other work-related duties as assigned **Education and Experience** + Required cutting tool knowledge + Knowledge of inspection skills + Knowledge of different CNC controls + Knowledge of differences between materials + Basic math skills + Knowledge of understanding blueprints + Knowledge of routing + Ability to understand CNC programs and minor editing capabilities + Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a machine shop + Knowledgeable of the applicable QMS policies and procedures applicable to the position + Trained in the nonconforming material procedure **Physical Demands** The description of the physical demands and the work environment characteristics here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform and those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. **Work Environment** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to machine shop environment to include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and/or caustic chemicals. Safety glasses must be worn at all times. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. **Compensation Information:** $26.06-$33.05