Position Summary:
To effectively support and organize machine shop operations. The position serves as a focal point of all machining operations within the company and requires coordination of work with other departmental supervisors, machinists, sub-contractors, engineering and management to ensure timely delivery of quality parts.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Interpret engineering drawings and develop traveler routing steps to complete a job.
- Program new and existing product to improve operational efficiency
- Maintain and edit programs to improve processes and efficiency
- Set up and operate CNC lathes, Bridgeports, and other machining equipment
- Troubleshoot and problem solve CNC production issues.
- Inspect completed work for conformance to specification using tools such as calipers, height gauges, micrometers, etc.
- Familiar with cutting speeds, feed rates, depth of cuts and cutting tools to be used on basis of experience and knowledge of plastic and metal properties
- Upgrade and maintain machinery, order parts, and ensure repair records are kept up to date.
- Select and order tooling to optimize tooling life and on hand tooling inventory
- Works with other departments to provide support with regard to machining methods, inspection procedures, production equipment, etc.
- Attend and participate in scheduled meetings.
- Abide by all company policies and procedures.
- Perform all job related tasks as assigned by upper management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School degree, diploma or a GED required.
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience with operation of CNC and manual machines, tool set-up, editing and inspection in prototype and production environments.
- Experience with Fanuc controls (HAAS a plus)
- Experience with programing CNC lathes or similar CNC turning center machinery.
- Ability to read and understand G code
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to use Measuring Tools (calipers, indicators, etc.)
- Experience with planning, estimating, travelers/routers, and reporting.
- Experience with preventive maintenance and repairs to CNC machinery.
- Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
Job Requirements:
- Candidate must have an excellent attention to detail.
- Must be able to work well independently and effectively within a team and have the ability to coordinate efforts with fellow co-workers.
- Candidate needs a strong appreciation of the importance of completing tasks on time.
- Candidate should have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands.
- Pre-employment Drug Screen and Background Check are required.
