CNC Specialist

Job Description

Primary Role
- Setup and Operate CNC machines by following the appropriate schedules for either Lathe or Milling cells.

Secondary Role – Create or edit programs which are efficient for CNC machines to provide optimum utilization of each machine's capabilities and tooling arrangements while being able to minimize setup times.

• Setting up and running Lathes or Mills as needed or directed by the supervisor.
• Create efficient programs maximizing machine utilization and product quality to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Complete and maintain CNC program documentation.
• Start 30 mins early each day to ensure machines are warmed up and Coolants/Oils have been topped up noting any deficiencies to the Supervisor.
• Staying over 30 mins into the afternoon shift to assist with any training or setup issues they may be coming into at some point during the shift.
• Be available to take calls after hours to help support the afternoon shift (till 7pm).
• Contribute to the cost reduction programs by actively seeking and reporting opportunities for reduced costs.
  • By optimizing Tool Life – begin working with programing Tool Life for high running tools.
  • Trainer for new processes and new hires.
  • Work with Production Manager on consumable tooling by ensuring stock levels are set properly and obsolete tools are removed from inventory, etc.
  • Work as a direct link between engineering and production.
• Develop and maintain open communication with all personnel in the shop.
• Work on enhancing older programs as they come up with better/newer tooling allowing us to machine the parts faster.

• Help lead development and maintenance of part specific tooling list.
• Work with Engineering whenever needed for First Article parts or new tooling.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

• Diploma/Degree or equivalent in CAM/CNC Programming or 10 plus years’ experience with Lathes and setting them up.
• Must have in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes such as Turning, Boring, Milling, Drilling and Tapping cycles.

• CNC machine operating, programming and process development.

• Good behavior, team player, good communicator.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to support all shifts.

• 2 Medical Plan Options
  - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
• Medical Plans
• Prescription Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options
  - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)