CNC Mill Set-Up/Operator Machinist

Tekni-Plex; California; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled CNC machine operators to join their team in California. This role involves programming and operating various CNC equipment, ensuring the production of high-quality medical and pharmaceutical packaging. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in CNC machining, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, providing a supportive environment where your skills can shine and contribute to better patient outcomes. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a CNC machine role is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC machines while ensuring quality control.
• Conduct inspections and maintain compliance with quality standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Gibbs CAM

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Various measuring instruments

Job description

WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX?

TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring teammates in our Pleasanton, CA facility.

Shift: Days 6AM to 2:30PM. Pay Range is $35.00+ depending on experience.

This function is responsible for the following core duties:

• Follows directions and assignments as directed by manager.
• Reviews drawings, travelers, & instructions to ensure accurate production.
• Programs/operates various equipment that include, but are not limited to, mills, lathes, grinders.
• Performs other miscellaneous tasks such as the deburring, cleaning, and preparation of parts as required.
• Conducts on-line verification and inspection of work pieces to ensure conformance to drawings and specifications using various instruments and gauges.
• Adjusts machine controls, programs, and tool settings to maintain part dimensions within specified tolerances and/or to optimize run times.
• Properly and accurately sets up machines and continuously oversees machine operations during production runs.
• Monitors run speed and other settings for accuracy compared to parameters stated on Traveler, and immediately notifies manager of any discrepancies.
• Verifies the quality work and the parts being fabricated.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area with strict adherence to 5S and Safety.
• Performs periodic maintenance of machines including maintaining fluid levels and cleaning, as required.
• Ensures accurate data entry onto Traveler that include quantities, hours spent on jobs, signatures, dates.
• Maintain compliance to company Quality and Regulatory standards, as required.
• Additional interim and/or regular tasks may arise due to the dynamics of the company and may require the assistance and participation of this function.

Job Qualifications:

• High school or GED is required.
• 2 years of experience in a CNC machine role.
• Experience with Gibbs CAM is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Company

Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.