CNC Milling Specialist II

Spectrum Plastics Group•New Brighton, MN

About The Position

This role involves programming multi-axis CNC equipment to develop efficient machining methods for close tolerance, one-off work supporting injection molds, electrodes, fixtures, etc., as well as for large-scale production. The specialist will evaluate and select cost-effective cutting tools, investigate new CNC equipment technologies, and serve as an internal expert resource for CNC machine technology and processes. Responsibilities also include safely operating manual and CNC machines to build molds and related tooling, developing proper sequences for efficient CNC machine operation, completing paperwork for labor cost tracking, and identifying problems in drawings to recommend cost-effective process alterations. Additionally, the role involves working with team members on DPI/DPC projects, training other machinists, maintaining a clean and organized work area, protecting confidential information, and following safety requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in parametric modeling and milling software such as ProE, ProMfg, and Mastercam up to and including 3+2 and full 5-axis machining
Experience hard milling, including materials to 60 HRc and utilizing micro tooling
Experience with multiple machine controls (e.g. Fanuc, Heidenhain) and the ability to quickly learn new ones
Ability to read and understand blue prints
Fundamental understanding of geometry and mathematics

Nice To Haves

Eighteen month vocational diploma in Machining-OR-Tool, Die and Mold making
Ten years experience running CNC Milling Machines

Responsibilities

Program multi-axis CNC equipment
Develop efficient machining methods for close tolerance (e.g. 0.0001”), one-off work supporting injection molds, electrodes, fixtures, etc.
Develop efficient and repeatable machining methods for large scale production
Evaluate and select most cost effective cutting tools based on machining strategy
Investigate and evaluate new CNC equipment technologies
Act as internal expert resource to other team members regarding CNC machine technology and processes
Operate all machines, manual and CNC, safely in order to build molds, electrodes and related tooling
Develop the proper sequence necessary to run CNC machines most efficiently
Complete proper paperwork in order to track labor costs in the Tool Room
Identify problems when analyzing drawings and recommend alterations which would create a more cost effective process
Work with other team members on DPI/DPC projects
Train other machinists by preparing the worker, demonstrating the operation, observing the worker perform the operation, and following up
Maintain clean machines, equipment, and organized work areas
Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
Perform other projects and duties as assigned