CNC Set Up - Metals

Thunderbird.•Elk Grove, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview Responsible for operating and setup of all of equipment in department. Responsible for set up, program changes and minor equipment maintenance. Incumbents are considered top of their field by being able to successfully troubleshoot all equipment and use their expertise to solve problems and eliminate scrap, rework, and downtime. Trains all lower-level operators. May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues. Company Overview At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed. Benefits 401(k) with matching program. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions

Requirements

5 years of experience operating CNC machines
Intermediate ability to troubleshoot equipment
Mechanical aptitude required
Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours a day
Must be able to read, follow detailed instructions and understand English
Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures - detect defects
Must follow all safety policies and procedures
Ability to read and work with blueprints
Ability to train, coordinate and communicate effectively with all departments
5 years of previous experience or equivalent knowledge
Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills

Responsibilities

Set up and operate equipment for all product types successfully.
Inspects tooling and set up and makes programming changes as needed.
Load raw materials and fixtures, ensuring proper alignment and set up
Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings and work instructions
Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges and indicators
Monitor machine performance and make minor offsets or adjustments as needed
Change tooling and inserts according to job specifications
Maintain quality standards to meet tight tolerance requirements
Should be actively involved in Continuous Improvement within the area to promote safety, quality, throughput and the addition of any new equipment
Troubleshoot equipment to determine problems that may arise
Inspect finished parts for gauge thickness, defects and proper fit up
Document production counts, scrap and quality checks
Other duties as assigned