CNC Milling Set Up Operator - Level III

This role is 100% in-office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate Milling machines (Feeler, Robodrill, and Hass platforms).
• Work from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers, or other specifications to set up and complete machining operations to produce a quality part.
• Check that the material to be used meets all specifications; obtain bar stock or material from staging area.
• Perform complex set-ups of own work or for others.
• Make all required adjustments to the machinery; obtain tooling, gages, inserts, and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and bring up the program; edit the program as necessary.
• Assist other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and help train other set-up/operators.
• Ensure all manufactured parts are in full compliance with quality standards; perform visual inspections and dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per department or Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Replace all worn or damaged tooling as necessary.
• Verify and record actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, maintain fluid levels, and keep the equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Return excess bar stock or material to the staging area.
• Move finished work to an assigned area; enter all work performed into the database and document all scrap.
• Notify lead person or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties.
• Pack and wash/preserve parts as needed.
• Perform other machining and assembly operations as needed, and other related duties as required.
• Interact with associates from all departments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required.
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to set and change tools.
• Ability to use standard gauges and inspection techniques; experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Ability to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K Match Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program