Advanced CNC Setup & Process Improvement Tech

Dauch; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is hiring for an Advanced Operator Lap & Test on 1st and 3rd shifts in Newton, NC. The role focuses on machine setup, CNC programming, and coordinating maintenance and CI activities to support budget targets.

The candidate will participate in cell launches, drive improvements and assist in autonomous maintenance, with prior machine technology and maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. with courses in the industrial or mechanical technologies, industrial maintenance, or post-secondary technical training, or equivalent combination of education and on-the-job experience.
• Three to five years’ experience in machine technology/operations and routine maintenance preferred.
• Career Readiness Certificate

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer/supplier activities (containment)
• Setup (2) technologies (within established time study)
• Create and install CNC programs
• Coordinate setup activities utilizing the department schedule
• Participate in machine runoffs
• Coordinate maintenance activities within the department (maintenance open work orders)
• Perform routine maintenance tasks
• Develop plans and drive improvements to achieve budget targets (CIMS)
• Participate in the budgeting process
• Actively participate in program and cell launches of new product (Prototypes)
• Lead and participate CI process / plan and implement corrective actions
• Lead cell on quality process assurance
• Act on improvement suggestion ideas
• Participate to define autonomous maintenance activities (daily pre-op inspections)
• Identify methods to enhance and share team knowledge (communication)
• Contribute to design and implement Poke-a-yoke
• Contribute to equipment design-If applicable
• Identify appropriate machining process, speed and feed for job-if applicable
• Identify repetitive failures and/or implement corrective actions based on failure analyses-if applicable
• Lead sort activities in-house or externally at customer locations
• Troubleshoot / problem solve maintenance repairs
• Lead a problem solving team

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Career Readiness Certificate

Three to five years’ experience in machine technology/operations and routine maintenance

Job description

Dauch Corporation is hiring for an Advanced Operator Lap & Test on 1st and 3rd shifts in Newton, NC. The role focuses on machine setup, CNC programming, and coordinating maintenance and CI activities to support budget targets.

The candidate will participate in cell launches, drive improvements and assist in autonomous maintenance, with prior machine technology and maintenance experience preferred.