CNC Mill Setup Machinist - 2nd shift

Hi-Tech Manufacturing, LLC; Leland, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Tech Manufacturing, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a CNC Machinist II to machine parts to precise specifications. You will operate CNC milling centers, perform medium complexity setups, install tooling, update fixturing, and run CNC programs to ensure first article passing QA.

You should read blueprints, apply GD&T, monitor tooling wear, and comply with Lean/5S practices. Four years of production or job shop experience and familiarity with Epicor are a plus; the role requires good

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in a production or job shop environment.
• Familiarity with Epicor is a plus.
• Four and five axis machining expertise.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling centers for medium complexity jobs.
• Load parts, monitor tooling wear, and change tools as required.
• Read blueprints and GD&T callouts to ensure conformance.
• Inspect parts with gauges and ensure first article quality.
• Maintain shop paperwork, labels, counts and non-conformance records.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.

Skills

Reading blueprints

GD&T knowledge

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Four years experience in production or job shop

Tools

Epicor

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

SUMMARY

The CNC Machinist II is responsible for the machining of products to meet customer specifications. Operation of the machining centers and medium to complex setups would be done by selecting and installing tooling, updating fixturing, and pulling CNC Mill machining programs.

CORE / LEADERSHIP

• Self-management - knowledge of what to do and how to act in different situations.
• Interact with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner.
• Being receptive to new ideas and different opinions.
• Quick Learner
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches.

JOB

• Must be familiar with the machine controls and be able to perform setups of medium complexity.
• Load parts (Ability to load and run parts per Manufacturing plan or Product Specifications)
• Monitor tooling wear and changing tools as required per tool life monitoring.
• Inspect parts with mechanical gauges (calipers, mics, height gauges, pins, etc.)
• Perform setups on production parts (non-CFA, FA or SCR jobs)
• Perform tool and offset changes during setup in-order to submit a passing internal first article to QA
• Responsible for utilizing shop paper procedure including updates, signatures, and stamps, counting quantities, labeling and non-conformance related activities
• Able to read all and understand all blueprint call outs.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T – Understand relationship to Print, Program and Set up to achieve GD&T call outs.
• Meet job standard times consistently. Communicate to lead or supervisor when jobs are over or under called out standards.
• Deburr work in process.
• Promote the company initiative of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement projects and 5S implementation and sustainment.
• Clock in and off operations according to sequence number of the work order.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Four years’ experience either in a production or job shop environment.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Scheduling and Shop Control planning system such as Epicor is a plus.
• Must be very well versed in four and five axis machining.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB

• Visual acuity: near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts
• Hearing ability: ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action
• Frequently required to stand, walk, push, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB

• High noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids

SAFETY

• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices
• Knowledge of Shop safety practices and use of PPE