CNC Setup Operator

Position Summary

Assure that all machines within assigned manufacturing cell are properly set up to perform required operations involving all levels of complexity/difficulty. Operate machines as required, and instruct, assist and participate in the work of assigned team.

• Operate CNC machines, lathes machines, milling machines, boring machines, and tool grinding equipment.
• Write and execute programs for CNC machines.
• Determine work procedures from drawings, sketches, schedules, and blueprints.
• Repair and make parts.
• Refine design fixtures.
• Assist in prototype development.
• Inspect all work to assure parts manufactured meet print and make adjustments to correct problems if necessary, seeking assistance for variables beyond own control.
• Follow SOP required within work cell.
• Understand ISO procedures and know where appropriate documentation is kept

3 - 5 years experience in related field.

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Education or training preferred

• Familiarity with Fanuc and Okuma controls.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and complex gauges.
• Knowledge of complex math related to a machining environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, charts and tables.
• Familiarity with basic machining equipment repair and preventative maintenance.

• Adaptable to a challenging and continuously changing work environment.
• Exercise good judgment when following, interpreting, and executing work required.

• Ability to work in a team setting tasked with achieving departmental goals.
• Continuously increase R&D Machine Shop productivity.
• Must be comfortable working close with the Engineering team to clarify drawing intent and provide constructive feedback.

• Able to read, understand and follow written & verbal instructions and directions in English.
• Good oral and written skills required to communicate technical information effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.

With or without reasonable accommodation:

• Required to sit, stand, bend & reach.
• May be required to stand, sit or alternate between sitting and standing for 8+ hours at a time, based on business needs.
• Require near vision acuity, color vision, and visual accommodation to see and manipulate small parts at near point for extended periods of time.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action is required.
• Frequent lifting of materials