CNC Mill Setup Technician – FANUC ROBODRILL

About The Role

Atlas Fibre is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift CNC Mill Setup Technician to set up and operate FANUC ROBODRILL CNC machining centers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate FANUC ROBODRILL CNC machining centers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Install tooling and establish work and tool offsets.
• Set up vises, fixtures, and workholding.
• Verify first article inspections and make necessary offset adjustments.
• Maintain quality and production standards while following all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC mill setup experience.
• Experience setting up and operating FANUC ROBODRILL or similar FANUC-controlled CNC machining centers.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to maintain tight tolerances in a production environment.

Setup Planning

Before beginning a FANUC ROBODRILL setup, the candidate verifies the following information from the blueprint, setup sheet, program, tooling list, material, and workholding:

• Tooling and work offsets.
• Vise or fixture indication.
• Material properties and specifications.
• Workholding configuration.

Setup & Offsets

To establish and verify work offsets, tool offsets, and ensure the vise or fixture is properly indicated, the candidate:

• Reviews the blueprint and setup sheet.
• Establishes tool offsets based on the program and material properties.
• Indicates the vise or fixture according to the workholding configuration.
• Verifies the setup through trial runs and adjustments.

First Article & Troubleshooting

If the first article inspection fails, the candidate determines the cause by considering the following factors:

• Setup accuracy.
• Tooling condition.
• Program correctness.
• Workholding stability.
• Machine performance.
• Measurement process reliability.

Tooling & Quality

The signs that a cutting tool is dull, chipped, deflecting, rubbing, or incorrect for the material are:

• Dullness or lack of sharpness.
• Chipping or flaking edges.
• Deflection or wobbling during operation.
• Rubbing against the workpiece.
• Incorrect geometry or material selection.

To correct these issues, the candidate:

• Inspects the tool for damage.
• Regrinds or replaces the tool if necessary.
• Adjusts the tool geometry or material selection.

ROBODRILL Experience

The candidate's experience with FANUC ROBODRILL or similar FANUC-controlled CNC mills includes:

• Years of setup experience.
• Typical materials machined (e.g., metal alloys, plastics).
• Tolerances held (e.g., ±0.001" for critical dimensions).
• Experience with tool offsets, work offsets, and first article inspections.

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc)