EDM & CNC Operator - 1st Shift

Cooper Standard•Spring Lake, MI

About The Position

The EDM & CNC Operator is responsible for use of a variety of machines to manufacture, rework, and repair molds and tools used in the plastic extrusion processes. They must be able to operate, program, and set-up machines to manufacture complete parts of various materials, from start to finish, in accordance with prints and instructions provided.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management
Ability to establish priorities, work independently and meet work standards without direct supervision
Knowledge and ability to effectively utilize the quality tools and systems provided
Ability to perform basic computer skills, including data entry and navigation of internal programs
Ability to troubleshoot and offer resolutions/suggestions to engineers and support staff
High school diploma or GED required
Previous experience within a manufacturing setting preferred
Vocational training and/or Journeymen Card

Responsibilities

Must be able to read and interpret drawings/prints, follow routers, use math to perform basic calculations, and use basic handheld measuring tools.
Study specifications, such as blue prints, sketches, models, templates, and prototype parts or descriptions, and visualize product shape, operation of mold, tool, or die and mechanical structure to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations.
Measure, mark and scribe metal stock for machining.
Aware of fixture and tooling clearances.
Set-up and operate manual lathes, manual mills, grinders, and other misc. manual machines as needed to fabricate the part.
Knowledge of measuring instruments such as calipers, comparator, dial indicators, feeler gages, pin gages, block gages, thread go/no-go gages, micrometers, and blade micrometers, pitch micrometers, reamers, surface testers, ruler and tape measure.
Knowledge of Bob CAD/CAM v24, OneCNC, Mastercam, KeyCreator and/or AutoCAD software to create 2D or 3D drawings or write to programs.
Write a new program manually and/or using Cam software, Bob CAD/CAM, OneCNC or Mastercam
Knowledge of Fanuc controller interface and software for EDM Charmillies 310 & 330
For CNC positions, can set up machine parts using G&M code programming when Download/upload programs to/from CNC lathes, CNC mills and EDM machines.
Select and/or build all fixtures and tooling for requested job.
Perform simple and complex commands on the machine control panel.
Perform simple and advanced adjustments or changes to tooling and fixtures.
Modify program, speeds, and feeds when required.
Change CNC lathes spindle bushings and sleeves according to diameter of material.
Change collet chuck to jaws chuck.
Adjust high pressure and low-pressure coolant flow.
Set up and operate machine tools, such as EDM, CNC lathes, CNC Mills, manual milling machine, radial drill press and grinder to machine parts, and verify conformance of machined parts to specification; works to tolerances as close as 0.0005 inch.
Smooth flat and contoured surfaces; fit and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms using hand tools.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
Dowels and bolts parts together.
Fits and assembles cam operated mechanisms for lateral movement of part of die.
Dismantles existing molds, tools and die and repairs or replaces parts.
May examine standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
May develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design of product.
Operate multiple machines at the same time.
Diagnose and respond to machine alarms.
Perform daily machine maintenance.
Make suggestions for process changes that may improve costs or lead times machining operations.
Help other machinists and operators troubleshoot and solve problems.
Seeks additional value-added activities within the job when an individual’s time is not fully utilized
Communicates regularly with supervisors and support staff
Participates in Kaizan, 5S and corrective action events as required