CNC Mill Setup Pro | Precision & Process Efficiency

Altek Inc; Liberty Lake (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Altek Inc in Liberty Lake, WA is seeking a CNC Mill Set-up Person to prepare prototype and production runs, set up machines, and meet cycle times. This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Machine Shop Assistant Manager.

You will apply lean manufacturing principles, maintain quality policies, and work with team to improve processes. A high school diploma or GED and CNC machining experience are required. Safety and precision are prioritized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CNC Machining Certificate or minimum of 3 years as a Machine Shop Operator.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Skilled with portable measuring devices used in the production processes at Altek.
• Must be able to read and comply with work instructions, quality documents, and other pertinent written material.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and calculating.
• Working knowledge of mathematical formulas needed to calculate product dimensioning.
• Knowledge and skills to pre-stage raw material, perform setups, conduct tool changes, run product and make tool off-sets for proven processes.
• Quality-conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilities.
• Should have a reasonably complete set of personal tools to perform set-ups.

Responsibilities

• Follows the procedures established in the work instructions or by the Assistant Manager(s) and/or Lead(s).
• Follows prescribed standards of CNC Mill operations and setups of established processes.
• Pays strong attention to detail, exhibits critical thinking skills and meets set cycle times.
• Sets up equipment to run production.
• Takes an active role in organizing and improving current processes through SWI change suggestions.
• Proactive in maintaining established company policies and manufacturing strategies.
• Inspects product according to Altek’s Quality Policies and Procedures.
• Builds and maintains positive rapport, communication and behavior with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers.
• Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant.
• Demonstrates safe work habits.
• Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers.
• Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors.
• Completes end-of-shift tie-in log and accurately enters part and scrap counts into Paperless.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Read blueprints

GD&T knowledge

Mathematics for dimensioning

Tool offsets

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC Machining Certificate or 3+ years experience

Tools

Portable measuring devices

Job description

Altek Inc in Liberty Lake, WA is seeking a CNC Mill Set-up Person to prepare prototype and production runs, set up machines, and meet cycle times. This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Machine Shop Assistant Manager.

You will apply lean manufacturing principles, maintain quality policies, and work with team to improve processes. A high school diploma or GED and CNC machining experience are required. Safety and precision are prioritized.