CNC Mill Setup Operator

Lehner Screw Machine LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LEHNER SCREW MACHINE LLC Akron, Ohio, is seeking a CNC Mill Setup/Operator for 1st shift. The role involves setting up vertical mills, proving out first pieces, and editing programs at the control to ensure efficient production.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of CNC mill experience in a job shop, with knowledge of tooling theory and speeds/feeds. Fanuc controls preferred; GD&T skills and own measuring tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of set-up and operating CNC mills in a job shop.
• Understand CNC programming structure, tooling theory, and speeds/feeds for various materials.
• Fanuc controls experience preferred; manual programming or editing is a plus.
• GD&T skills are a plus; ability to identify critical dimensions.
• Own measuring tools/gages are a plus; QC can provide gages as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up mills for production machining.
• Prove out and inspect first piece for each setup.
• Troubleshoot, edit, and optimize existing programs at the control (G-code).
• Document changes to ensure repeatable setups and efficiency.
• Oversee part quality and adherence to blueprints.
• Plan tooling requirements to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Apply proper feeds, speeds, cutter compensation, and programming strategies.
• Inspect and deburr parts to meet blueprint specs using measuring instruments.
• Assist in making jigs and fixtures to improve productivity.
• Prevent equipment damage and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Follow safety policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC milling setup

CNC programming basics

GD&T knowledge

Gages ownership

Detail oriented

Tools

Fanuc controls

Makino mills

Job description

CNC Mill Setup Operator

LEHNER SCREW MACHINE LLC Akron, Ohio, United States

About this position

OGS Machining is a CNC Job Shop that is currently looking for a full-time CNC Mill Setup/Operator position for 1st Shift. Standard shop hours are (4) ten-hour days – Mon-Thurs. 6:00am – 4:30pm, with occasional overtime on Fridays as needed.

OGS Machining is a medium-volume, production job shop whose average machining order is 100 - 500 pcs. 75% of our jobs are made from bar stock with the remaining 25% are machining castings or billet. All parts can easily be held in your hand, no cranes or material handling equipment are necessary. The majority of our CNC turning equipment is less than 4 years old, and state-of-the-art.

Job Summary

Responsible for set-up, occasional program editing (at the controls) and operation of vertical mills for production.

Essential Functions

• Setup mills for production machining.
• Prove out and inspect first piece for each setup.
• Troubleshoot, edit, and optimize existing programs to ensure efficient overall production (most of our programming is done at the control via G-code).
• Document new program changes and processes to ensure setups can be duplicated and overall production time is optimized.
• Oversee the quality of parts produced in the machining cell.
• To be proactively aware of work load and plan tooling requirements for future jobs ensuring minimum downtime
• To make most efficient use of machinery and equipment, including the use of proper feeds and speeds, cutter compensation and modern programming strategies.
• Inspect and deburr parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper measuring instruments. Take ownership of the quality of parts you produce.
• Help produce jigs and fixtures that improve productivity
• Use skill and caution to prevent damage to machinery and equipment (crashes, etc)
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on machinery, and keep your work area clean and tidy.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 2 years experience of working unaided on setting up and operating CNC mills In a job shop environment.
• Must have a good understanding of CNC programming structure, tooling theory, and speeds / feeds for various materials.
• Previous experience with Fanuc controls preferred.
• Any manual programming or program editing experience is a plus.
• Previous experience with Makino horizontal mills is helpful (but not required)
• Must be able to identify critical blueprint dimensions and how to inspect/ check these critical dimensions. Strong GD&T skills a plus.
• Possession of own measuring tools / gages is a plus – our QC department can provide gages as needed, and will calibrate any/all personal gages owned by the employee.
• Ability to work on a wide variety of complex parts from drawings.
• Ability to change and adapt work behaviors based on a constantly changing production schedule.
• Must be dependable and detailed oriented.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.OGS Machining is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.