CNC operator

The Eplane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eplane Company in Chennai is seeking an experienced CNC Setup Operator to set up, operate and maintain 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines for composite components such as carbon fiber, fiberglass and MDF. You will ensure tight tolerances and manage tooling and fixtures.

You will interpret CAD/CAM drawings with GD&T, monitor cutting parameters, and maintain safety and dust-control standards in a clean-room style environment.

Qualifications

• ITI Fitter or Diploma in Mechanical engineering.
• 2-5+ years experience setting up and operating CNC machines.
• Experience with composite materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting up of Jigs & Assembly fixtures as per requirements.

Skills

CNC Setup & Operation

3-axis / 5-axis CNC routing

Tooling & Fixturing management

GD&T reading

Safety & PPE

Education

ITI Fitter

Diploma in Mechanical

Tools

CMM & Laser tracker

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines (routers, mills, and gantry systems) to machine, trim, and drill composite components (carbon fiber, fiberglass, sandwich cores), MDF boards, Metallic materials to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Setting up of Jigs & Assembly fixtures as per requirements.

Requirements

• Experience: 2-5+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines, with at least 1-2 years specifically focused on composite materials.
• Education: ITI Fitter, Diploma in Mechanical or any suitable degrees
• Technical Requirements: CNC Setup & Operation: Set up and operate multi-axis (3-axis / 5-axis) CNC routing, milling, and trimming machines. Tooling & Fixturing Management: Select, install, and align composite-specific tooling (diamond-coated/PCD tooling, router bits, compression cutters) and manage vacuum workholding systems (vacuum tables, custom soft-jaws, porous fixtures). Setting up of Assembly Jigs & Fixtures. Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation: Read and interpret complex 3D CAD/CAM models, engineering drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications. Process & Tool Path Monitoring: Monitor cutting parameters (speeds, feeds, dust extraction flow) to prevent delamination, splintering, fiber pull-out, or heat build-up in composite structures. EHS & Dust Suppression: Strict adherence to safety protocols regarding airborne composite dust, including operating dust containment systems (HEPA vacuums), wearing required PPE (P100/respirators), and maintaining clean-room standards. Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform daily preventative maintenance on CNC machinery, vacuum pumps, and dust collection units; troubleshoot minor G-code program or setup issues. Knowledge on CMM & Laser tracker is advantage

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