CNC Operator

MAPAL Group•Fountain Inn, SC

56d•Onsite

About The Position

MAPAL Inc. is the US subsidiary of the MAPAL Group, employing over 160 team members across two US locations. The Fountain Inn, South Carolina facility serves as the US Centre of Competence for solid carbide tools, with a particular focus on supporting the US aerospace industry through an on-site Aerospace Test Centre. The MAPAL Group is a global supplier of precision tools for machining various materials, operating as a family business with 4,850 employees worldwide. They position themselves as a technology partner to their customers, offering interesting and challenging tasks, development opportunities, and attractive working conditions to foster long-term employment.

Requirements

2-4 year degree, desired (Technical and/or Vocation degree- Metal machining/Apprenticeship) and/or equivalent experience as operator)
0-2 years experience within the cutting tool industry working with and/or programming CNC machines or Tool and Cutter Grinders such as: Saacke, Walters, Anca or Strausak machines (3-5 years desired experience)
Demonstrated experience with metal cutting principles: power, thrust, balance, microfinishes, geometries
Good Active listening; Verbal and written communication
Mechanical aptitude
High quality awareness
Willingness to work all shifts and when necessary overtime
Eager and ready to learn
Demonstrated ability in solving problems within the team and the overall operation
Punctual and reliable; Organized and keeps order/cleanliness

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate CNC tool and cutter grinding machines.
Program and grind tool to the MAPAL standards.
Ensure all tooling is inspected for proper manufacturing to blue print specifications and MAPAL standards.
Tool measurement and testing according to blue prints with appropriate measurement tools like digital micrometer gauge, caliper, 3-axis measuring device type Zoller as well as simple table measuring device type Uniscale.
Produce product in accordance with ISO processes and procedures; job router time and manufacturing capacity.
Implement and inspect machine maintenance according to maintenance schedule.
Exceeds and exhibit all MAPAL Inc. behaviors as defined by policy, procedure and standards.
Ensure written flow charts, work instructions and/or standards for each position responsibility is consistent and accurate. Update, refine and adjust as needed or required.
Actively participates in all cross-functional team projects and assignments as directed by Plant Manager.
Additional responsibilities as needs present.