CNC Operator with Swiss and Lathe

Weco Manufacturing Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Weco Manufacturing Group is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to safely operate and set up Swiss-type CNC machines and CNC lathes with minimal supervision in our Rochester, NY area facility.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read blueprints and GD&T. Candidates should be adept at debugging processes and maintaining high-quality tolerances in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with both Swiss-type CNC machining and CNC lathe setup and operation is required.

Responsibilities

• Debug and optimize manufacturing processes for assigned jobs or machines.
• Demonstrate high competency with metalworking equipment, both manual and CNC.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications, including GD&T.
• Diagnose process problems and implement corrective action.
• Perform setup of Swiss-type CNC turning machines and CNC lathes.
• Optimize turning processes for feeds, speeds, tool life and cycle times.
• Perform first-piece approvals and in-process inspections.
• Conduct daily preventative machine maintenance.

Skills

Swiss-type CNC experience

CNC lathe setup & operation

Read blueprints & GD&T

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Independent setup/operation

G & M codes knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Epicor

Adobe Acrobat

Windows OS

Internet Explorer

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist is responsible for the safe operation and set up of a wide variety of Computerized Numerical Control Machining Centers (CNC) or other production machines using programs and tooling that have been previously used to manufacture a product and is capable of doing this with little supervision. This position requires hands‑on experience independently setting up, operating, and troubleshooting Swiss-type CNC machines and CNC lathes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with Management to debug and optimize manufacturing processes for jobs or machines which they are responsible.
• Demonstrate a very high level of competency with all types of metal working equipment, both manual and CNC.
• Must demonstrate the ability to debug machining processes and communicate those processes for manufacturing.
• Diagnose process problems and determine the cause of the problem.
• Implement corrective action to prevent reoccurrence of problems.
• Have a thorough understanding of safe operation of metal working equipment, including but not limited to starting and stopping the machining cycle, interrupting the machine cycle, performing offsets to tool length and diameter and restarting the machining cycle.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of CNC program code and be able to document and perform edits of the code to enhance machining processes.
• Installs machining fixtures and tooling using Tool Sheet and Setup instructions with no supervision.
• Orients fixtures and tools to machine coordinate systems, inputs machine, fixture and tool offsets.
• Independently set up and operate Swiss‑type CNC turning machines and conventional CNC lathes, including tooling, workholding, and machine offsets.
• Set up and troubleshoot Swiss machining components such as guide bushings, bar feeders, main and sub‑spindles, and live tooling as applicable.
• Optimize turning processes, including feeds, speeds, tool selection, tool life, and cycle times while maintaining part quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Perform first‑piece approvals and in‑process dimensional inspections on Swiss‑turned and CNC lathe components.
• Loads appropriate CNC program into machine control.
• Loads material into holding fixtures, following verbal and/or written instructions.
• Produces "first piece" from setup while observing machining cycle to prevent damage to work piece, tooling, machine or injury to operator.
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret blueprints and specifications, including GD&T.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Performs a variety of inspection and gaging operations to insure maintenance of quality standards and specifications and have the ability to record the results of these inspections.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
• Cleans machine, tooling, and parts as instructed.
• Performs daily preventative machine maintenance as instructed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with both Swiss‑type CNC machining and CNC lathe setup and operation is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, mechanical drawings and specifications. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to add and subtract four‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of measurement, volume, and distance. Basic understanding of Geometry and Trigonometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in situations requiring a high level of judgment and reasoning.

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Epicor
• Adobe Acrobat
• Windows Operating Systems
• Internet Explorer or equivalent
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of "G" & "M" Codes is required.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of CNC Machine Coordinate Systems.
• Demonstrate competency on a wide variety of machines and controls.
• Required proficiency in independent setup, operation, and troubleshooting of Swiss‑type CNC machines and CNC lathes.
• Working knowledge of turning operations, including OD/ID turning, drilling, boring, threading, grooving, and part‑off operations.
• Knowledge of Swiss‑type machining principles, guide bushing setup, bar feeding, sub‑spindle operations, and live tooling where applicable.