Machine Setup Operator H}

ARCH•Woburn, MA

About The Position

The Machine Setup Operator operates and sets up machines for non-complex machining operations. The role involves loading and unloading material and parts, performing housekeeping and maintenance checks, adjusting machine and tool offsets, and setting up fixtures, tools, CNC programs, and machining offsets according to provided instructions. The operator monitors machine performance, adjusts setups to produce parts within specification, and documents first-piece results. The position also involves identifying tool wear, building and changing tooling, reading CNC programs, inspecting parts with hand tools and specialty equipment, and operating a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The operator interprets blueprints, specifications, and quality plans, completes quality documentation, may operate multiple machines, and trains employees on equipment for which they are fully competent. Problems are referred to more senior machining employees, engineers, or supervisors. The role has no process design, development, repair, or rework responsibilities. Successful performance requires attention to quality, productivity, and safety; the ability to read workplace documents and communicate effectively; basic mathematical, reasoning, and computer skills; and the ability to work well with others. The job requires standing and handling parts and equipment, with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts in a usually moderately noisy environment. ARCH Global Precision states that it is an equal opportunity employer and that employment is at will.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, specifications, and quality plans.
Ability to present numerical data effectively, write routine correspondence, and communicate effectively with coworkers.
Ability to apply decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; perform basic arithmetic; and interpret bar and line graphs.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to identify problems promptly and resolve them or notify a more senior employee.
Ability to work well in group situations.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitor work quality, use feedback to improve, and promote quality.
Ability to meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.
Ability to follow safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Ability to stand regularly and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; walk and reach frequently; and sit occasionally.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Vocational Technical High School or Community College Advanced Manufacturing Certificate graduate preferred.
Multitasking machine setup experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Load starting material into machines and unload machined parts.
Deburr parts as needed for inspection and safety.
Perform daily housekeeping around machines and daily maintenance checks.
Adjust tool offsets and other machine offsets, including fixture offsets and cutter compensation.
Install and align holding fixtures and accessories for non-complex machining operations according to green-folder instructions.
Align and secure cutting tools in tool holders and install tool assemblies according to tool sheets.
Retrieve CNC programs, verify revisions, and download programs to machines.
Establish machining offsets such as G54.
Start and observe machine operations, detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust setups to produce parts within specification.
Document results and obtain a first-piece stamp for the operation.
Recognize tool wear and adjust tool offsets as necessary.
Identify and build tooling according to tool sheets, establish tool heights, and select and change the correct tools in machines.
Read CNC programs line by line to follow tool paths.
Inspect parts using hand tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and hard gages, as well as specialty inspection devices required by the machining cell.
Load parts onto and operate a CMM to verify they meet specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and quality plans to understand inspection requirements.
Complete quality-system paperwork and enter data into a computer as needed.
Operate more than one machine at a time when required.
Train other employees on the basics of equipment on which the operator is fully competent.
Notify more senior machining employees, engineers, or supervisors when problems arise.