CNC Set-Up Technician (1st Shift)

Job Summary: Design and develop programs. Set-up, check programs and operate CNC machines to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance/finish requirements.

Schedule: 1st Shift: 6:00am - 4:00pm (Monday - Thursday; with overtime scheduled as needed)

Essential Duties

• Work from instructions to define in detail tooling, fixtures, and machine arrangements
• Mount and secure tooling and holding fixtures, set stops, calibrate fixtures to appropriate reference points
• Manually cycle through operation sequence to check fixtures, work position, tooling, clearance, and speed/feeds
• Select proper tooling setting/adjustments
• Manually program short runs/special jobs
• Set-up and instruct operators and diagnose operating difficulties
• Make periodic operation checks to assure proper machining operations
• Adjust machines to correct deviations and program specifications, and make adjustments to bring tolerances within specifications
• Study operations and equipment used in production process and recommend new methods and/or equipment to increase efficiency
• Coordinate operational process sheets and quality checking requirements
• Assure cost sheets are current and reflect appropriate production methods/times
• Work from drawings, process sheets, etc.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments
• Perform other duties as assigned

General Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience with CNC machinery and set up of machining fixtures
• 1+ years of experience with Mori Seiki machinery
• Requires general knowledge of machining fundamentals and basic operation skills, shop arithmetic, print reading and measuring procedures
• Ability to understand, interpret and edit Fanuc G-Code Programming
• Horizontal set-up experience
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior

Physical Requirements

• Work in high temperature areas
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Walking long distances
• Bending and twisting
• Lift up to 50lbs