CNC Machinist Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for CNC machinist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for on-the-job-training and conduct training sessions on machines for apprentice and journeyman machinists at the direction of supervisor.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Extremely capable in ESPRIT
• Develop relationships with peer groups that foster teamwork and unity of purpose
• US citizen or a legally authorized foreign worker to work in ITAR environment
• Look at finished product to ensure it is defect-free and ready for the next step in production
• Good math skills to help make sure machinists understand complex instructions, how schematics work and make sure items are designed and built correctly
• How to increase output and how to fix errors
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece and setup requirements
• Measure, examine completed units to detect defects and unconforming parts

Please consider me for the CNC machinist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the shop manager / shift lead feedback on individual performance of individuals with whom the machinist trains.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions and work orders
• Relate to others
• Reaching at high or low level
• Repetitive finger movement
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Specific visual requirements
• Use of depth perception

I would like to submit my application for the CNC machinist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for hands-on training and shop floor support to Swiss Machine operators and ensures new and existing employees are properly oriented to established policies and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understanding of ISO standards and other quality-related guidelines
• Proficient in Creo CAD/CAM programming software
• Understanding of calibration cycles of test tools
• Commitment to high quality standards and continuous improvements
• Experience using Wire EDM
• Technical or trade school training is highly preferred
• Experience in advanced 5 axis programming with NX CAM software
• Requires constant visual awareness due to moving parts in machine shop

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the CNC machinist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for meaningful contributions and feedback, in a team environment, to the achievement of Upper Darby’s Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience using various measuring tools, such as calipers
• Machining experiencing with iron, bronze, steel and some alloy metals
• Aerospace machining experience
• Experience with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials
• Proficient at all types of drilling, tapping and milling
• Able to complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Experience using inspection equipment

I am excited to be applying for the position of CNC machinist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for on-going training to employees in a designated work cell and assigns proper training to new team members.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with 5-axis mills machining aluminum, stainless, titanium, Inconel
• Experience with 5 axis programming
• Understanding of Siemens 840D controller
• Understanding of Okuma OSP controller
• Understanding of on-machine touch probes
• CNC Mill or Lathe experience
• Use of basic QA equipment to determine dimensions and tolerances
• May require long hours and weekend work as needed