CNC Machinist Set Up Operator

JOB SUMMARY

This position operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, secondary equipment, and grinders, to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces by performing a variety of duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machine setup, operation, and startup, restarting the machine, adjusts tooling to maintain proper sizes, replaces broken or worn tooling.
• Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
• Secures all tooling and instruments required; Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Understand how to adjust work offsets and part zero.
• Understand how to adjust the speed and feed of the machine according to different part specifications.
• Observes daily preventative machine maintenance: proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans machines, etc.
• Responsible for loading tools, setting tool Diameters so that cutter radius compensation may be used.
• Understand how to install Workholding.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers as needed.
• Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
• Basic computer skills required to perform inquiry, data collection or input.
• Strong work ethic: Willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a CNC related field - set up experience preferred.
• Ability to quickly use the control panel to do offsets and edits on 2-3 of the FMS machinery.
• Tolerance: Ability to machine parts to +/- 0.0005” for diameter and +/- 0.001” for length.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to the needed specification in creating a part.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycles work.
• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal time and holidays (9 per year)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job related classes
• PPE reimbursement