CNC Milling; Milling Set Up​/Programmer

CNC Milling (Milling Set Up/Programmer)

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ARCH Medical Solutions, located in Elmhurst, IL, is seeking a skilled machinist to join our team, support the Kenosha, WI facility as needed, and contribute to the high‑quality surgical products we manufacture.

Machining

Machining Manager

Hourly, Overtime eligible

Plans and performs machine operations using numerical control machining centers to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces to specifications. Reads, writes, and adjusts programs, and is a top setup/operator with strong troubleshooting skills.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.
• Programs machines to meet specifications using appropriate software.
• Performs diversified operations on numerical control lathes and machining centers.
• Performs milling, drilling, boring, or related operations to close and interrelated tolerances.
• Reviews job traveler, setup sheet and specifications to determine machining sequence and dimensions of finished work piece.
• Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures work piece in fixture according to setup instructions.
• Selects and installs cutting tools in machine spindle or magazine.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Operates a variety of inspection gages to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
• Measures work piece for conformance to specifications.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
• Adjusts conditions that are out of tolerance or operating unusually.
• Machines materials such as aluminum, titanium, plastic, and stainless steel.
• Cleans machine, tooling, gages, parts, and work area.
• Uses grinding wheels and deburring tools to debur parts.
• Prepares and pre-sets all tools needed for machining operations.
• Verifies that fixture setup meets acceptable quality standards regarding milling and boring sizes, depths, angles, or other specifications.
• Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work piece on machine.
• Loads program onto USB or disk from database or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from database.
• Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle relative to work piece and regulates cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.
• Conducts prove‑outs and manual programming during setups as needed.
• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining.
• Inducts operators following a completed and proven setup to make parts that meet efficiency and quality standards.
• Communicates by leaving shift notes.
• Understands the function of the E‑stop button for safety.
• Changes cutting tools and location of workpiece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.
• Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
• Performs machine maintenance and troubleshoots machine repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school preferred; 7‑10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with knowledge of programming software such as Solid Works and Mastercam.
• Knowledge of the medical device manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience with machining of various materials: stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, etc.
• Strong understanding/experience of setting up milling, turning, and Swiss‑turning machines.
• Knowledge of G‑codes and M‑codes, Mastercam or other programming software.
• Knowledge of cutters and inserts to select the right tools for machining operations based on material, hardness, and drawing tolerances.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M.

Ability to read, analyze, and…