CNC Set Up

ERA Industries LLCElk Grove Village, IL
Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Set Up position involves operating a CNC machine safely to produce quality products and meet production expectations. This role requires utilizing CNC programs, setting up tools, fixtures, and work zeros, and obtaining first piece approval. The individual will work with Quality Control to ensure first piece approval and establish in-process inspection plans, requesting necessary inspection or setup gages. Collaboration with programmers for technical issues and troubleshooting is also a key aspect. The role includes ensuring machine safety interlocks are functional, mentoring operators on production and inspection, and documenting work on inspection plans and the ERP system for traceability. Continuous improvement of processes and understanding the QMS effectiveness are expected. Communication of production, safety, and quality concerns to the supervisor is essential, along with adherence to the FOD program. The position requires the use of personal and company-supplied calibrated measuring equipment, handling equipment and parts with care, and performing other duties as needed, such as cleaning, operating manual machines, tool management, and inspection. Maintaining a positive attitude, punctuality, a clean work area, and being a team player are crucial. Awareness of quality policies, procedures, objectives, product conformance, safety, and ethics is required.

Requirements

  • Knowledge and ability to properly interpret customer drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and in-process inspection plans.
  • Ability to use measuring tools including, nut not limited to, micrometers, calipers, thread gages, bore gages, dial and test indicators and height gages.
  • Ability to mount and load tooling, fixtures, vises, jaws and touch off all tooling, set offsets and set work zeros.
  • Ability to produce a first piece inspection part.
  • Basic trouble shooting of speeds & feeds, tool application and wear.
  • 2 years minimum experience working on CNC machines.
  • Ability to train operators to run and inspect parts approved for production.
  • Have basic measuring tools: Caliper, Micrometer, Test Indicator, ect.
  • Only use calibrated measuring equipment whether personal or company supplied. If not in proper calibration notify quality department to have calibrated immediately.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a CNC machine in a manner that is safe, producing quality product and meeting production expectations set forth by management.
  • Utilize CNC programs, set up tools, fixtures, work zeros and set up machines with first piece approval.
  • Work with QC to get the first piece approved and in-process inspection plans in place. Request all inspection or set up gages required to check parts at the machine.
  • Work with programmers for any technical issues or trouble shooting when needed.
  • Ensure that machine access door interlock is operable, as access door should remain locked during machine operation.
  • Mentor operators (all shifts) to properly run production and document inspection, as required.
  • Document work on inspection plans and the ERP system as applicable to maintain traceability and records.
  • Identify continuous improvement of processes and understand the contribution to the effectiveness of the QMS.
  • Communicate any concerns or issues related to production of parts, safety, and quality to supervisor.
  • Ensure that the FOD program is being adhered to during production activities.
  • Handle inspection equipment, machines and parts in a manner that will not cause damage or compromise integrity.
  • In the event of lack of work or another department needing assistance, you are expected to do any of the following, not limited to: Cleaning, Operator, Manual Machining, Tool Management, Inspection of ongoing production parts.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and punctuality.
  • Keep work area clean and organized.
  • Be a team player in a team work environment.
  • Be aware of quality policies, procedures, objectives, contribution to conformance of product, safety and ethics.
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