Position Summary: The Senior CNC Mill Set Up Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating any job, new or repeat, on CNC mills to achieve defect-free results within estimated timeframes. Utilizing shop equipment, this role focuses on delivering tasks punctually to meet both external and internal customer expectations. The Senior CNC Mill Set Up Machinist plays a crucial part in complying with company procedures, machining complex parts, collaborating with the programming department, and mentoring less experienced personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Comply with and support all company procedures, including CNC programming naming conventions, standardized tool list templates, and defect reporting.
- Machine complex parts in various materials using a variety of machine tools, adjusting speeds, feeds, and tooling as needed.
- Set up and produce parts on any CNC mill without assistance from programming, completing setups and production runs within estimated time.
- Collaborate with the programming department to set up and prove out new programs on any CNC mill, ensuring error-free and robust processes.
- Demonstrate expertise in CNC control, including advanced features like Macro’s.
- Display thorough knowledge of fixture & work holding design and manufacturing using MDI or manual machines.
- Demonstrate expertise in cutting tool selection and work holding methods.
- Efficiently edit G code at the machine control while adhering to company procedures for CNC program editing and saving.
- Inspect parts to customer print tolerances of .0001” using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Troubleshoot technical problems at the machine and resolve them promptly.
- Accurately estimate job and task completion times to aid scheduling.
- Mentor less experienced personnel and share knowledge.
- Collect accurate data for jobs, record time, including cycle times.
- Ensure accurate part counts, maintain a clean work area, and adhere to safety regulations.
- Maintain security and confidentiality of customer products and documents.
- Adhere to company policies, corporate and departmental, and meet teamwork and behavior standards.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and align with company core values.
- Maintain punctuality and attendance standards, starting and ending breaks on time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
Quality - Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Achieves established goals. Completes work in timely manner. Meets productivity standards. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interests.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three-five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
· Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Mathematical Ability:
· Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
· Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: MS Office
Certificates and Licenses: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages subordinate employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands or fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
