Set-Up Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Organize & execute laser fixture changeovers & set-ups for maximum efficiency to attain a quality First Off product which meets or exceeds customer-specific requirements
• Orchestrate timely & efficient set-up of Laser tooling and fixtures as required by production schedules to attain a quality First Off product and attain machine rates
• Set-up of holding tooling, fixtures, & sensors in the Laser cutting machine; mount and align fixture(s) & load CNC programs in a neatly organized, safe, & timely manner
• Troubleshoot & operate Laser equipment to attain and maintain a quality product at an acceptable machine rate while minimizing machine downtime
• Create and document standardized Laser changeover team activities including Operator and Material Handler duties & work cell layouts which minimize downtime
• Perform basic tool, fixture, and equipment repairs as required during setup activities with support from Maintenance Technicians and Laser Engineering team
• Perform Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) tasks as required per the TPM schedule developed by the Laser Maintenance & Engineering team
• Seek out and document Continuous Improvement suggestions which improve changeover efficiency, maximize machine uptime, and/or improve safety and/or quality
• Follow written work instructions and quality inspections including 100% visual inspection, packaging, tagging and product labeling per the customer’s specifications
• Housekeeping, 5S duties, and other activities as assigned

Qualifications

• Laser machine operation and CNC programming & set-up
• 2-4 years’ experience required
• Prior Stamping or Assembly experience helpful but not required
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience
• Knowledge & thorough understanding of standard “G code” programming
• Knowledge & solid understanding of three-dimensional CNC machining

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, setup and operating instructions and basic repair & maintenance documents
• Ability to create & follow written set-up instructions and apply common-sense understanding of same
• Ability to problem-solve and think in three dimensions (spatial reasoning)
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees
• Ability to anticipate think ahead of actions
• Knowledge of intermediate mathematical equations
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Benefits

• Low-Cost Health Insurance
• Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition Referral Program - Up to $1,500 per Skill Trade Referral
• Employee Discount Program
• Annual Employee and Family Events Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.