CNC Machinist Set Up Operator - Swiss

Prince Industries•Carol Stream, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Prince Industries is looking for CNC Operators in our Turning / Swiss Department. We have openings on both first and second shifts. First Shift: 5:45am - 5:15pm, Monday through Friday. This role operates production machinery to print specifications, performing a variety of tasks using established guidelines with limited judgment. The operator will visually and dimensionally inspect production parts for defects, verify conformance to specifications using measuring instruments, and utilize statistical process control techniques. The position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions, including reading blueprints for dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) and interpreting Job Travelers for production details. Understanding and following Prince Industries quality certifications (ISO, QS) is essential. The operator will independently perform machine startup, adjust tooling, replace worn tooling, identify non-functioning safety equipment, and conduct daily preventative maintenance checks. Securing necessary tooling and instruments, completing job-related paperwork, cleaning spills, and maintaining the quality, protection, and storage of completed products are also key responsibilities. Identifying necessary tooling for daily operation and performing basic machine set-ups and adjustments are required. Transporting finished materials, maintaining production rates, observing machine operation for malfunctions, and positioning/securing workpieces are part of the daily tasks. Maintaining good housekeeping and observing all safety procedures are mandatory. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor, including department transfers to meet production needs.

Requirements

Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers as needed.
Ability to comprehend and follow simple oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
Basic computer skills required in order to perform inquiry, data collection or input.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within production field.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Previous experience, apprenticeship or formal training.
1-3 years of related machining operation experience in the field or related field preferred.
Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
Frequently required to talk or hear.
Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycles work.
Regularly lift, push or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.

Responsibilities

Operates production machinery to print specifications.
Performs a variety of tasks by using established guidelines with limited judgement to perform functions of the job.
Visually and dimensionally inspect production parts for any defects and reports defects to immediate supervisor.
Verify conformance of workpiece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
Required to use statistical process control techniques.
Reads blueprints for such information as dimensions and tolerances (i.e. GD&T).
Reads and interprets the Job Traveler for such information as number of workpieces to be machined, job rate, sequence of operation, etc..
Understands and follows Prince Industries quality certifications (i.e. ISO, QS) as relates to position.
Independently perform all job duties of machine operation with little or no instruction required such as: Machine startup, Adjust tooling to maintain proper sizes, Replace broken or worn tooling, Identify non-functioning safety equipment or unsafe conditions, Conduct daily preventative maintenance checks to include proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans the machine as needed, etc.
Secures all tooling and instruments required.
Completes necessary job related paperwork to include tags, inspection documents, production log, etc..
Cleans all spills and noticeable grease spots on floor in shop.
Responsible for maintaining the quality, protection and storage of the completed product (ex: layer packing, rust preventative oils, box weight, etc.).
Identify necessary tooling required for safe and efficient daily operation. (i.e. insert changes, drills, work holding, etc..)
Proficient in the use of basic inspection equipment (including height gauge and optical comparators).
Able to begin simple machine set ups and/or machine adjustments as needed (ex: remove and/or set tools or diamonds, reset jaws, collets, guides, etc.).
Transports finished materials, manually or using pallet jack, to area indicated on the Job Traveler.
Maintains established production rate as indicated on the Job Traveler and reports any discrepancies immediately to department supervisor.
Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools, etc.
Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
Works under direct supervision.
Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; may include department transfers to meet production needs.