CNC Swiss Machinist – Set Up Technician 5 - Coyote Technical & Executive Sourcing

Job Title: CNC Machinist 5 Set-Up Tech

Department:Production

Reports To:Machining Manager

Summary

Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical control machining centers to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces to specifications. Additionally able to read/ write a program, adjust programs proficiently and are top setup/operating operators with significant trouble shooting skill.

by performing the following duties, embracing our Core Principles:

•Engaged Employees: All employees have an obligation to understand, who we are, why we are here and where we are going.

•Customer Driven: Everything we do is driven by our passion to support our customers.

•Results Oriented: Good intentions and taking action aren’t enough – we need to get results.

•Respectful Communications: It is okay to disagree – it is not okay to be disagreeable.

•Fairness: We will be fair in our dealings with each other, our customers and suppliers, and our communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.Other duties may be assigned.

·Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.

·Programs machines to meet specifications of blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data sheets using appropriate software.

·Performs diversified operations on numerical control lathes and machining centers.

·Performs a variety of milling, drilling, boring, or related operations to close and interrelated tolerances.

·Reviews job traveler, setup sheet and specifications to determine machining sequence and dimensions of finished work piece.

·Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures work piece in fixture according to setup instructions.

·Selects and installs cutting tools in machine spindle or magazine.

·Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.

·Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools.

·Understands how to operate a variety of inspection gages to ensure quality standards and specifications are being met.

·Measures work piece for conformance to specifications.

·Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.

·Ability to make adjustments to correct conditions that are out of tolerance or operating unusually.

·Machine’s a variety of materials such as aluminum, titanium, plastic, and stainless steel.

·Cleans machine, tooling, gages, parts, and work area.

·Understands how to use grinding wheels and deburring tools to debur parts.

·Prepares and pre-sets all tools needed for machining operations.

·Verifies that fixture setup meets acceptable quality standards regarding milling and boring sizes, depths, angles, or other specifications.

·Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work piece on machine.

·Loads program onto usb or disk from database, in machine controller or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from database.

·Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.

·Conducts prove-outs and manual programming during setups as needed.

·Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.

·Induct operators following a completed and proven set up to make parts that meet efficiency and quality standards.

·Ability to communicate by leaving shift notes.

·Understands the function of the E stop button for safety.

·Changes cutting tools and location of workpiece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.

·Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.

·Performs machine maintenance and trouble shoots machine repair.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

·Adaptability

¾Accepts criticism and feedback.

¾Adapts to changes in the work environment.

¾Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

¾Manages competing demands

·Cooperation

¾Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner

¾Establishes and maintains effective relations

¾Exhibits tact and consideration

¾Offers assistance and support to co-workers

¾Works actively to resolve conflicts

¾Works cooperatively in group situations

·Dependability

¾Commits to doing the best job possible

¾Follows instructions, responds to management direction

¾Keeps commitments

¾Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines

¾Responds to requests for service and assistance

¾Takes responsibility for own actions

·Problem Solving

¾Develops alternative solutions

¾Gathers and analyzes information skillfully

¾Identifies problems in a timely manner

¾Resolves problems in early stages

¾Works well in group problem solving situations

·Teamwork

¾Balances team and individual responsibilities

¾Contributes to building a positive team spirit

¾Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views

¾Gives and welcomes feedback

¾Puts 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 and/or Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; 7 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with knowledge of programming software such as SolidWorks and Mastercam.