Machine Shop Support Technician (Grinding & Swiss)

Tolomatic•Medina, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Shop Support Technician creates and maintains cylindrical grinding and Swiss CNC programs, setup instructions, and tooling documentation using the company’s CAM software. The role documents tooling and setup procedures to help machinists and machine operators complete part-to-part changeovers quickly and consistently. It also leads small projects and groups focused on continuous improvement across the machine shop. Working with Design Engineering, machinists, machine operators, and inspection personnel, the technician assists with material, tooling, and machine selection. The position leads projects to select and implement new equipment, with a focus on grinding and Swiss applications, and supports the quality and throughput of precision components used in Tolomatic actuators.

Requirements

Associate's degree or two years of technical training in machine tool technology or a related field.
Experience programming turning operations, with emphasis on grinding and Swiss operations.
Ability to perform complete setup and operation of a wide range of CNC grinding and Swiss machining centers.
Ability to mentor and lead projects and group activities.
Ability to analyze data and present summaries to justify process, tooling, or machine changes.
Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with Design Engineering, machinists, machine operators, and inspection personnel.
Ability to use Excel and ERP software to track and monitor consumable items and maintenance frequencies.

Nice To Haves

MasterCAM Mill experience preferred.
Ability to efficiently use CAD (SolidWorks) to create CAM programs desired.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain cylindrical grinding and Swiss CNC programs, and update existing programs using CAM software.
Develop setup instructions and document tooling and setup procedures to support efficient, consistent part-to-part changeovers.
Assist with material, tooling, and machine selection to support continuous improvement and adoption of current technology.
Lead new equipment selection and implementation projects focused on grinding and Swiss machine applications.
Lead small projects and groups supporting continuous improvement.
Mentor machinists and machine operators on new programs and processes.
Analyze data and present summaries to justify process, tooling, or machine changes.
Use Excel and ERP software to track and monitor consumable items and maintenance frequencies.
Work with Design Engineering, machinists, machine operators, and inspection personnel.