CNC Mill Set Up Machinist

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for preparing all activities to Set Up a variety of milling machines (3-5 axis) to produce precision parts and tools from metal or plastic to customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Set up, program, and operate all 3, 5 axis and vertical CNC machining equipment utilizing a wide range of controls.
• Perform job set-up using traditional clamping methods, vices and custom work holding fixtures.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to maintain dimensions within tolerances of precision machined parts.
• Monitor machining processes and adjust Set Up as needed.
• Complete documentation as required by assigned tasks.
• Accurately utilize precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, pin gauges, and gauge block.
• Works with lead and operators to ensure high quality of parts by closely monitoring and adjusting operation of machine and/or tooling while regularly inspecting parts for conformance to requirements.
• Detect and correct minor malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Troubleshoot and resolve all of machine operation issues with assistance from Programming, Engineering and Maintenance.
• Quickly raises any machining or quality issues with appropriate supervision or engineering support.
• Daily communication with Supervisors, leads, and other employees.
• Work with Engineering to develop work instructions for developmental jobs.
• Work with Tool Crib Attendant, Engineering and Maintenance to maintain machine specific tools and consumables to ensure effective operation of equipment.
• Manage time to meet routed cycle and set-up times on all work orders.
• Collaborate with lead and operators to perform equipment preventive maintenance and clean work area to promote efficient workflow and safe working environment.
• Able to perform all setups (basic and advanced) and able to provide training to other operators.
• Maintain workstation and setup carts to 5S standards.
• Maintain a high standard of quality work within organization’s environmental, health, and safety standards.

• Other duties may be assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in setting up and operating CNC machines using solid models and drawings to produce tight tolerance parts from metal or plastic.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Computer skills required and familiarity with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) software and machinery used for computer-aided manufacturing.
• Knowledge of how to operate grinders, lathes and milling machines.
• Effective decision making when processing machining method, work holding methods, and tooling selection for assigned tasks.
• Ability to improve process operations to optimize process yields.
• Ability to read all views blueprint and Datum call outs, process documentation and inspection measuring devices. Math skills to take precise measurements and make calculations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify/correct/troubleshoot production issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
• Able to work with shop standard tools and efficiently set and validate tooling.
• Able to write a simple program (Vise Jaws, tap holes, pin stopped hole).
• Consistently achieve defined productivity level on all products processed.
• Able to do a vacuum, 4th axis Trunnion and 5th axis machine setup.
• Able to program and build own fixture to setup complex parts and maintain tight true position.
• Significant hands-on experience working on a production floor.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion.
• Detail oriented and good communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No direct reports to this position

MEASURABLES:

• Set-Up Reduction
• Performance to Schedule
• Defective Parts Per Million
• Safety Score
• 5S Score

SUPPORTING COMPETENCIES (Behaviors):

• Solves Problems
• Drives for Results
• Demonstrates a Collaborative Style
• Pursues Personal Development

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing duties of this job, the employees is regularly required to stand; use hands, and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hand and arms; and talk to hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and climb balancing.
• Frequent walking, bending, lifting, or reaching.
• Ability to lift and move roughly 50-70 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or protective gear daily.
• Occasionally exposed to risk OD electrical shock.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, humid condition, fumes, or airborne particles, flying metal. burrs and chips and possible chemical irritants such as water-based coolants, hydraulic oils, degreasing soap and mineral spirit.
• Occasionally exposed to uncomfortable cold or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Exposed to hazardous equipment on a weekly basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other statusprotected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate.