CNC Machinist – Set Up/Operator (2nd Shift)

Pathway Group; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Group in California is seeking a CNC Operator to set up and operate multi-axis CNC mills and dual-spindle lathes with live tooling, while reading blueprints and adjusting tooling. You will inspect parts, apply SPC, and edit programs for special parts. Emphasis on efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

The role runs on the evening shift (2PM-10:30PM) with occasional Saturday overtime; teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering blueprints.
• Experience with CNC mills and dual spindle lathes is preferred.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to perform Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Adhere to safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to close tolerances from engineering blueprints.
• Set up and adjust offsets, change inserts and tools as needed.
• Inspect and approve machined parts and conduct SPC as required.
• Edit programs to machine special parts and tools.
• Understand speeds and feeds based on raw materials.
• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to optimize cycle times and tool life.
• Tear down setups and prepare tooling for the next job; prep ahead during cycle time.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement.

Job description

Position Over view:

With minimal supervision, sets-up and operates various CNC multi axis mills and dual spindle lathes with live tooling; including, adjusting programs and use of precision measuring tools while adhering to all safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. Represents a summary of the range of duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position/class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position/classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Working from engineering blueprints, machines parts to very close tolerances and specified finishes
• Must be able to adjust offsets on the machine and change inserts and tools as needed
• Inspect and approve your own machined parts and conduct Statistical Process Control as required
• When required, edit programs to machine special parts and tools
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of speeds and feeds based on various raw materials being machined
• Set-up and operates various CNC mills and lathes insuring machine cycle times and tool life is optimized
• Must be able to tear down set-ups and prepare tooling for the next job prior to finishing the current job. For example, should be preparing the next set-up while the machine is in cycle time.
• Continuously improve machine set-up times and switch overs.
• Participate in Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) Kaizen events.
• The CNC operator may also assist on equipment they are not familiar with to gain experience and learn new processes. For example, CNC grinding equipment.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATION

Intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position/class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position/classification. The additional requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, the applicable candidate must be a team player.

Salary:
$22- $30 Hr. DOE

Hours:
Monday – Friday
2PM-10:30PM + Some Saturday OT

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