CNC Setup & Operator

Carli Suspension•Lake Elsinore, CA

About The Position

Load and operate computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The employee studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine finished-workpiece dimensions and tolerances; sets up lathes and mills for the next part; loads and verifies programs; and uses precision measuring instruments to check workpieces. The role includes monitoring machine operation, making necessary adjustments, verifying finished parts against specifications, coordinating with setup personnel and programmers to resolve problems, conducting general machine maintenance, and preparing finished parts for shipping.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and similar documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic computer skills; use of email may be required.
Demonstrated job knowledge, competence in required skills, ability to learn and apply new skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, and effective use of resources.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to stand.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
Set up lathes and mills for the next part, including fixtures, chucks, spindle collets, sub-spindle parts, tool holders, tooling, inserts, live tooling, trunnion and rotary tables, bar feeds, and programs.
Load appropriate programs through onboard memory or flash drives and confirm that the program is current.
Verify programs and parts with dry runs to prevent crashes or damage.
Measure dimensions and reference points on material or workpieces as guides for subsequent machining.
Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and bore gauges.
Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
Verify that finished workpieces conform to specifications.
Work with setup personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Conduct general maintenance of operated machines, including checking coolant and lubrication oil levels.
Monitor chip and boring levels inside machines, chip conveyors, and chip depository bins; clear obstructions as required.
Count, pack, and label finished parts.
Transport finished parts to shipping and receiving personnel if needed.