Operate, set up, program, and maintain CNC machines across three skill levels. Inspect parts using precision measuring tools, follow safety and 5S standards, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot G/M code and machine issues, create programs (MasterCAM/Esprit) and fixtures (Level III), and train less-experienced operators.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Level I:
- Basic operation of multiple CNC machines: Touch off tools when consumables are changed, Change out consumable tooling (ex. Drills, end mills, inserts), Make tool offset changes to ensure parts are to print.
- Ensure quality by using various measuring tools such as calipers, height gauges, micrometers, thread and plug gauges, Profilometers, and comparators to inspect and measure machined parts.
- Perform weekly preventive maintenance on the machine shop equipment by oiling, greasing, and making sure that they are working properly.
- Determine and implement appropriate action in problem situations to include equipment and infrastructure problems.
- Monitor workflow to assure quality by following written procedures.
- Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly (5S Standard).
- Work in a safe manner and follow safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety and safety of co-workers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Level II:
In addition to Level 1 Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Understand G and M Codes, trouble shoot code for issues.
- Install and maintain commonly changed components and tools.
- Perform full basic CNC setups on all machines and ability to setup all jobs on the CNC Lathes (Fanuc/Haas Controller).
Level III:
In addition to Level I & II Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Make manual edits to G and M codes, trouble shoot code for issues.
- Perform full complex CNC setups on all machines (CNC Swiss Turn/Lathe/Mill) and (Heidenhain/Fanuc/Haas Controller)
- Able to fully train Level I & Level II, and new operators to run and setup CNC machines.
- Create CNC programs using MasterCAM, Esprit, or Equiv. for various CNC machine types. Including creating setup sheets.
- Design, program, and machine any work holding fixtures
All Levels:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Meets productivity standards
- Observes safety and security procedures
- Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Strong math skills for inputting specific dimensions and figures into the CNC machinery
- Ability to analyze the information provided on blueprints or other explanatory documents to make sure the final product matches the draft
- Strong computer skills as CNC Operators use computer software to control machinery
- Understanding of how the machine works to maintain the machinery for which they are responsible and ensure it functions properly.
- Problem-solving skills in order to detect issues in the creation process and find solutions to ensure the machinery creates the product provided in the draft
- Blue print reading
- Basic understanding and skills of GD&T (Geometrics, Dimensioning, and Tolerances).
- High school or equivalent
Level II:
- Certificate of completion in operation of machine shop equipment and measuring tools or recent two years' experience as a machine shop operator level 2.
Level III:
- Certificate of completion in operation of machine shop equipment and measuring tools or recent two years' experience as a machine shop operator level 3.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
- The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vison, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
- The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemical
- The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Hourly Range: $28/hr - $35/hr
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