CNC Set Up II (1k Sign-On Bonus)

About the role

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing multi-axis CNC set-up and operation by loading preset programs, making approved program and parameter adjustments, and creating simple CNC programs when needed to produce acceptable product according to work instructions, drawings, quality requirements and established processes. Supports set-up quality, production efficiency and consistency within assigned machining operations.

• Perform multi-axis CNC machine set-up function by loading preset programs, making approved adjustments to existing programs, offsets, tooling and machinig parameters, or by creating simple programs when needed within established process requirements.
• Operate CNC manufacturing equipment to produce acceptable product per work instructions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and work instructions to determine machine set-up, tooling needs, inspection requirements and production steps.
• Perform in-process inspection using established methods; record results, make approved program adjustments, and notify appropriate person of deviation when needed.
• Perform machine adjustments such as off-sets or setting tapers and basic preventative maintenance such as changing coolants, filters, etc.
• Troubleshoot routing set-up, tooling, dimensional and machining issues within assigned production processes; escalate complex or recurring issues as appropriate.
• Identify basic opportunities to improve set-up efficiency, machining consistency, or work instruction clarity and communicate recommendations to senior CNC personnel or leadership.
• Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment.
• Assist in training incoming or less experienced CNC Set-up personnel on basic set-up processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Vocational or technical certification preferred
• Experience: Two (2) years relevant CNC manufacturing experience
• Three (3) years relevant CNC experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to understand and act on verbal and written instructions
• Ability to interpret, edit and modify existing CNC programs and create simple programs within established process requirements
• Intermediate math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) and computer skills
• Working knowledge of CNC program structure, G & M codes, and CAD/CAM outputs to support set-up, operation and simple program adjustments
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints
• Must exhibit attention to detail as well as excellent