CNC Set Up

General Plastics Inc; Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

General Plastics Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a CNC Set-up Technician to prepare machines, fixtures, and dies for production. You will read and follow setup instructions, verify parts against samples, and perform first piece inspections with QC support.

The role requires safety adherence, accuracy, and collaborative problem-solving. The ideal candidate has CNC set-up experience or training, can interpret drawings, and applies 5S/Lean principles to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC set-up of machining equipment or enrolled in CNC program.
• Ability to read and interpret setup instructions and drawings.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and quality checks.

Responsabilités

• Set up equipment, fixtures, and dies for CNC centers.
• Read job travelers and verify parts match samples.
• Perform first piece inspections and document results.
• Address CNC set-up inquiries and assist other technicians.
• Pursue continuous improvement of setup times and cycle times.

Connaissances

CNC set-up

G&M code knowledge

Quality inspection

5S/Lean Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

CNC training or related coursework

Outils

CNC machining centers

Robotic trimming equipment

Description du poste

Duties and Tasks:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Logs into all jobs you are assigned to.
• Logs set up scrap accurately if produced.
• Reads Job Travelers, verifying machines have a signed sample and current parts being formed match sample. Checks parts to customer print.
• Reads and follows all set-up instructions and corrects or updates instructions for jobs which are not accurately or adequately documented. Can read and interpret prints.
• Performs all operations required to set-up equipment, fixtures, and dies for all CNC machining centers and robotic trimmers without assistance. Completes first piece inspections if possible or informs QC when needed to check first piece. Verify by using CNC set-up checklist.
• Ensures quality of first piece using required measuring equipment and document as required.
• Utilizes proper selection of tooling, cutter types, program adjustment/offsets, and controller settings.
• Applies proper mounting and securing of tooling and verifies runout is acceptable; aligning and securing of fixtures; and establishing reference points, setting stops and machine travel.
• Manually cycles machine to check tooling, fixture, and/or work alignment, clearances, stops, etc. to program specifications, making adjustments to bring tolerances and finish requirements to specifications.
• Understands and can write G & M code commands.
• Makes periodic operation checks to assure the proper set-up operations are in line with company requirements. Performs more advanced troubleshooting.
• Act as technical resource to address and resolve CNC set-up inquires and problems; analyze and resolve work problems; and assist other set-up technicians or operators in solving machine problems.
• Assists in the training of CNC Set-up Operator as needed.
• Drives continuous improvement in CNC set-up times and metrics.
• Shares reduction of program movement improvement with management and programming to reduce cycle times.
• Abides by 5S and Lean Manufacturing in the CNC department.
• Follows all safety procedures to create a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Performs any other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED. Advanced schooling or training a plus.
• Must have several years’ experience in CNC set-up of machining equipment and operations OR currently enrolled in CNC educational program and display a mechanical aptitude.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, set-up instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Able to communicate effectively with other employees, office personnel and management.

Mathematical & Reasoning Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to practical problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and communicate with management if unable to solve.
• Able to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit or stand while using limbs and requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and products.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in a hot or cool, dirty, dusty, and sometimes noisy environment.

Additional Duties:

This job description is in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor or lead person.