CNC Setup Machinist
About The Position
The CNC Setup Machinist works safely and effectively as part of a manufacturing team to maintain product quality and just-in-time production flow. The role sets up equipment, manages inventory and production gauging, inspects parts as needed, applies process-control methods, and visually assesses preventive-maintenance needs for tools and equipment. The machinist reads and interprets process documents, identifies needed clarifications or corrections for a supervisor or engineering, follows detailed procedures, maintains cell records such as SPC documentation, helps train team members, and communicates production issues. The position also moves and stores materials in an orderly manner, uses hand-operated material-handling equipment as needed, and uses computer systems for production transactions and obtaining operation documentation. The machinist may work with product development, engineering, and others to deliver products that meet customer requirements. The role is fully onsite in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of machining experience.
- Ability to perform machine-shop mathematics, setups, and machining procedures.
- Knowledge of CNC machines, CNC lathes and mills, material handling, and other machines.
- Ability to read micrometers, bore gauges, and other complex gauging.
- Ability to make minor program edits.
- Ability to maintain or modify tooling as required.
- Ability to troubleshoot tooling or programming problems on CNC equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to train others.
- Thorough knowledge of machine controls and operation, including offset functions; programming ability is not required.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year technical school education.
Responsibilities
- Receive drawings, process prints, setup sheets, and other written or verbal instructions.
- Set up CNC machines and other equipment for operations such as machining, milling, turning, grinding, and riveting.
- Move or direct the movement of materials within the cell to maintain product flow.
- Interpret process prints and use production-gauging measuring devices.
- Perform production operations when not engaged in other responsibilities; operate machines and perform assembly as required.
- Use process-control methods, inspect parts as needed, and maintain cell records such as SPC documentation.
- Perform routine visual assessments of preventive-maintenance requirements for tools and equipment.
- Read and interpret process documents and advise a supervisor or engineering of needed clarifications or corrections.
- Assist in training team members and communicate production issues to supervisors and coworkers.
- Move and store materials in an orderly fashion and use hand-operated material-handling equipment as needed.
- Use computer systems to perform production transactions and obtain required documentation.
- Interface with product development, engineering, and others as needed to deliver products meeting customer requirements.
- Adhere to safety rules and report questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
- Apply, follow, and recommend Lean practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Spending accounts, including HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Paid leaves.
- Tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
