CNC Milling Setup Technician

Smithsgroup2; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aero is seeking a skilled CNC Milling Setup Technician to join our expanding machine shop team in the United States. You will collaborate with programmers and engineers to set up production runs and assist with program development, ensuring parts meet specifications through blueprint interpretation and G-code proficiency.

You will inspect parts with micrometers and gauges, set up for First Article Inspection, troubleshoot production issues, and train operators after FAI completion.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in CNC milling or similar roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to operate machine equipment according to job instructions.
• Experience with CNC probing systems and knowledge of 5-axis CNC machines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up production runs and assist with program development.
• Understand blueprints, job plans and operation instructions to ensure parts meet specs.
• Proficient in understanding G-Code.
• Inspect parts using micrometer, calipers, height gauge, optical comparator and gauges.
• Set up machines for First Article Inspection (FAI) and hand over to operators after passing FAI.
• Troubleshoot problems during production machining; train operators post-FAI.

Skills

CNC milling experience

G-code interpretation

Blueprint reading

Following instructions

Team communication

Machine operation

Tools

Haas Milling Centers

CNC Lathes

CNC probing systems

Job description

STS Aero is seeking a skilled CNC Milling Setup Technician to join our expanding machine shop team. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with programmers and engineers to set up production runs and assist with program development. Our machine shop is growing rapidly, driven by automation and cutting-edge technology investments. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities. Join us and play a key role in our journey toward innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Understand blueprints, job plans and operation instructions to assure parts are manufactured to specs.
• Proficient in understanding G-Code
• Able to inspect a workpiece using micrometer, calipers, height gauge, optical comparator and gauges.
• Set up machines using verbal/written instructions provided by programmer/engineer to produce a part for First Article Inspection. When part passes FAI you will turn the production over to an operator after instructing them on the production of the part..
• Troubleshoot problems during the standard production machining process
• Train machine operators to run production jobs after part passes FAI.
• Know how to operate Haas Milling Centers and or Lathes is a plus.
• Experience using CNC probing systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of 5 Axis CNC machines is a plus.
• Able to perform all types of deburring as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• 3-5 Years of experience in similar roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to operate machine equipment according to job instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

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