CNC Setup Operator

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines, lathes, 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 ensure parts manufactured meet print specifications 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.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical education or training preferred.

Skills

Technical Depth and Breadth

• 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.

Problem Solving and Analytical Skills

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

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills

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

Communication

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

Physical and Mental Demands

• With or without reasonable accommodation: required to sit, stand, bend, and 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.
• Frequent lifting of materials under 10 lbs., occasional lifting up to 26 lbs.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required, including safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and/or any other equipment deemed necessary.
• Exposure to noise and chemicals in a manufacturing work environment.

Pay

Pay Range: $28.06/hr to $39/hr. Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• Voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium costs.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability programs, and adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.