CNC Machinist​/Automation Technician - 1st Shift - Aurora, Ohio

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you've never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world.

Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am- 3:00pm

** $1500 sign on bonus eligible! $750 / 90 days, $750 / 180 days **

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently perform the administration, total productive maintenance, and qualification of all equipment in the automation cell.
• Accurately troubleshoot any issues that might occur and communicate status and resolution expectations to management in a timely manner.
• Successfully set up, touch up, and operate CNC equipment within acceptable standards and with minimal supervision.
• Assume responsibility for performing the following functions:
  • Simultaneously overseeing automation cell(s) and multitasking by handling additional machining cell assignments.
  • Adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
  • Correctly setting up and operating numerous machines within acceptable standards.
  • Competently working from blueprints, drawings and production orders which may include diameters, radii and angles.
  • Identifying and correcting issues using blueprints.
  • Creating and editing programs, as needed, to produce high-quality parts within acceptable tolerances.
  • Mathematically deciphering print dimensions using apparent information.
• Determine the correct tooling for each job if not specified based on part, print, or program, identify and fix material and tooling failures, and perform minor touch‑up sharpening of tooling.
• Continuously monitor machine(s) during production to ensure part accuracy by performing first and final piece inspections on active work orders.
• Adjust machine cutting/robotics paths or settings to optimize production while maintaining acceptable quality.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)/Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a CNC machinist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of CNC Machining and CNC Programming certifications, preferred.
• Prior robotics experience, a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical Skills. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Working knowledge of tools, equipment, and devices, and ability to use hoists, hand operated and power tools. Ability to apply general maintenance processes and methods. Ability to learn about and apply technical products to various industrial manufacturing processes. Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• CNC Machining & Programming Skills. Understanding of machining theory including programming, tooling, offsets, editing, and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). Ability to set up and run CNC mills and lathes in an operational capacity. Ability to write, edit, update and program G/M-code. Ability to use and interpret values of calibrated instruments for production qualification. Ability to identify and implement improvements. Ability and learn and apply automation skills and techniques.
• Mathematical Skills. Understanding of and ability to apply Algebra and Trigonometry. Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Training Skills. Ability and willingness to train others on skills and techniques, tailoring the approach to fit each individual's needs/learning style. Ability to provide performance feedback to encourage professional growth and assist in creating plans for operational improvement.
• Communications Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen, obtain clarification, and respond well to questions one-on-one with other team members or in group settings. Ability to effectively resolve conflict in a positive manner. Assist supervisor with team member questions and/or requests related to automation cells. Working knowledge of Robotics and CNC Machining nomenclature.
• Computer/Application Skills. Basic computer skills and…