Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a CNC Set Up Operator and become a vital part of producing precision-engineered components. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC machines to ensure high-quality production. Your expertise will help drive efficiency, accuracy, and safety across our machining processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced equipment and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) specifications to accurately set up CNC machinery..
- Prepare and install tooling, fixtures, and workpieces on CNC milling machines and lathes, ensuring precise alignment with specifications.
- Operate CNC equipment such as Fanuc-controlled milling machines and CNC lathes, maintaining optimal machine performance.
- Conduct precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other precision instruments to verify part dimensions.
- Perform routine maintenance on CNC machinery and troubleshoot issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Follow safety protocols diligently while handling electrical discharge machining (EDM), welding tools, hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment.
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives by maintaining organized workstations and reducing waste through efficient tooling management and process improvements.
- Assist in assembly operations when required, ensuring parts meet quality standards before final packaging or delivery.
Skills
- Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in machining processes including CNC programming, setup, and operation.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings with GD&T understanding for precise manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software such as SolidWorks or similar tools for design verification.
- Familiarity with CAM programming to develop efficient toolpaths for CNC machines.
- Knowledge of electrical discharge machining (EDM) techniques for complex part fabrication.
- Ability to operate CNC milling machines and CNC lathes controlled by Fanuc or similar controllers.
- Skilled in using precision measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
- Basic math skills for calculating dimensions, tolerances, and machine settings accurately.
- Experience working with plastics injection molding equipment is a plus.
- Capable of using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, and other manufacturing tools safely and effectively.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste. Join us as a CNC Set Up Operator to bring your technical skills to life in a vibrant manufacturing environment! Your expertise will contribute directly to producing high-quality parts that meet rigorous standards while advancing your career in precision machining.
Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
