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Bring your experience. Build your future. Be part of a culture that cares about craftsmanship and people.
We are a family-owned manufacturer of 60+ years with a supportive & collaborative company culture. If you want an opportunity to work & grow with great people, consider joining our team!
We have an excellent benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield medical & dental coverage, 401(k) with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and medical/dependent care FSAs.
This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a pay range of $42-$50/hour.
We are a 1st shift only company, working M-F 7am-330pm.
Due to Federal/Governmental Contractor Regulations, all applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents
Position Summary:
Develop, prove out, and maintain CNC programs; set up and operate CNC equipment; and produce precision-machined components that meet drawing, quality, and production requirements. The position works primarily with Citizen and Star multi-axis Swiss-type turn/mill machines and provides technical guidance to less-experienced employees and student interns.
An employee who demonstrates strong technical performance, dependability, judgment, communication, and leadership potential may be considered for advancement into a lead position based on company needs and demonstrated performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Review drawings, models, work orders, material requirements, and specifications to determine machining methods and sequences of operation.
- Develop, prove out, edit, and optimize CNC programs for Citizen and Star multi-axis Swiss-type turn/mill machines using applicable CAD/CAM software.
- Set up and operate CNC equipment, including tooling, workholding, offsets, program edits, and machine adjustments.
- Verify setups and first-piece production through measurement, inspection, and comparison with applicable drawings and specifications.
- Create and maintain setup sheets, tooling information, approved CNC programs, production records, process-control documents, and other required manufacturing documentation in accordance with established file and revision-control procedures.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and equipment issues; complete assigned preventive maintenance; and support continuous improvement of quality, productivity, and process reliability.
- Monitor tooling and production-supply needs and initiate requests for replacement or additional items.
- Train and mentor less-experienced operators, setup personnel, department employees, and student interns.
- Communicate setup information, process changes, irregularities, corrective actions, and production concerns to appropriate team members and management.
- Maintain machines, tools, gages, and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
- Comply with company policies and procedures, including ISO quality requirements, ITAR, CMMC, information-security requirements, and workplace safety regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational, technical, apprenticeship, or machining-program training preferred.
Computer skills: Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and CAD/CAM software.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
Knowledge of machining methods, cutting tools, workholding, speeds, feeds, inspection practices, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency with applicable CNC programming and CAD/CAM software; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong mathematical, mechanical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, meet production goals, contribute as part of a team, and train or mentor less-experienced personnel.
Experience:
5+ years of prior experience with Citizen and Star Swiss-type CNC lathes.
Experience with CAD/CAM software is highly desirable
Physical Requirements:
The position requires regular standing and movement throughout the work area, handling small parts and tools, lifting or moving items weighing up to 40 pounds, and sufficient visual acuity-with or without correction-to read technical information, operate machine controls, inspect small features, and identify fine dimensional or surface details.
You should be proficient in:
- CNC Programming
- G-Code
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen)
- CAM Software (Esprit)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
- Calipers and Micrometers
