CNC Set Up

BTX Precision; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BTX Precision in Elk Grove Village, IL, seeks a CNC machinist to interpret drawings, set up tooling, and run first piece inspections, ensuring quality and on-time production.

Work with QC to approve first article, document inspections, and mentor operators. Candidates should have 2+ years CNC experience, GD&T knowledge, and proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.

Qualifications

• Interpret customer drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Proficient with common measuring tools used on CNC work.
• Mount and load tooling, fixtures, and set offsets and zeros.
• Produce first piece inspection parts.
• Troubleshoot speeds/feeds, tool wear, and applications.
• Minimum 2 years’ CNC experience.
• Train operators to run and inspect production parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines safely to meet quality and production goals.
• Use programs, set up tooling, fixtures, and first piece setup.
• Coordinate with QC for first article approval and in-process checks.
• Collaborate with programmers for technical issues.
• Ensure machine access doors remain secured during operation.
• Mentor operators across shifts and document inspections.
• Record inspection data in ERP and maintain traceability.
• Identify process improvements contributing to QMS.
• Report safety, quality, and production concerns to supervision.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and positive attitude.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Measuring tools

Tool mounting

First piece inspection

Troubleshooting speeds/feeds

CNC experience

Operator training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Thread gauges

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Test indicators

Height gauges

Job description

Description

Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to properly interpret customer drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and in-process inspection plans.
• Ability to use measuring tools including, nut not limited to, micrometers, calipers, thread gages, bore gages, dial and test indicators and height gages.
• Ability to mount and load tooling, fixtures, vises, jaws and touch off all tooling, set offsets and set work zeros.
• Ability to produce a first piece inspection part.
• Basic trouble shooting of speeds & feeds, tool application and wear.
• 2 years minimum experience working on CNC machines.
• Ability to train operators to run and inspect parts approved for production.

Duties & expectations

• Operate a CNC machine in a manner that is safe, producing quality product and meeting production expectations set forth by management.
• Utilize CNC programs, set up tools, fixtures, work zeros and set up machines with first piece approval.
• Work with QC to get the first piece approved and in-process inspection plans in place. Request all inspection or set up gages required to check parts at the machine.
• Work with programmers for any technical issues or trouble shooting when needed.
• Ensure that machine access door interlock is operable, as access door should remain locked during machine operation.
• Mentor operators (all shifts) to properly run production and document inspection, as required.
• Document work on inspection plans and the ERP system as applicable to maintain traceability and records.
• Identify continuous improvement of processes and understand the contribution to the effectiveness of the QMS.
• Communicate any concerns or issues related to production of parts, safety, and quality to supervisor.
• Ensure that the FOD program is being adhered to during production activities.
• Have basic measuring tools: Caliper, Micrometer, Test Indicator, ect.
• Only use calibrated measuring equipment whether personal or company supplied. If not in proper calibration notify quality department to have calibrated immediately.
• Handle inspection equipment, machines and parts in a manner that will not cause damage or compromise integrity.
• In the event of lack of work or another department needing assistance, you are expected to do any of the following, not limited to: Cleaning, Operator, Manual Machining, Tool Management, Inspection of ongoing production parts.
• Maintain a positive attitude and punctuality.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Be a team player in a team work environment.
• Aware of quality policies, procedures, objectives, contribution to conformance of product, safety and ethics.

Requirements

• Knowledge and ability to properly interpret customer drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and in-process inspection plans.
• Ability to use measuring tools including, nut not limited to, micrometers, calipers, thread gages, bore gages, dial and test indicators and height gages.
• Ability to mount and load tooling, fixtures, vises, jaws and touch off all tooling, set offsets and set work zeros.
• Ability to produce a first piece inspection part.
• Basic trouble shooting of speeds & feeds, tool application and wear.
• 2 years minimum experience working on CNC machines.
• Ability to train operators to run and inspect parts approved for production.