CNC Setup & Operator

Carli Suspension, Inc.; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carli Suspension, Inc. is seeking a CNC Machinist to load, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes to fabricate precision parts. You will study blueprints, set up tooling, verify programs with dry-runs, and ensure parts meet exact tolerances.

Strong measurement skills with calipers and micrometers are essential, as is collaboration with setup personnel and programmers. The role requires basic computer skills and the ability to interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• 1–3 months related experience or training
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak before groups of customers or employees
• Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
• Reasoning ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables
• Basic computer skills including use of email

Responsibilities

• Load and operate CNC machines to fabricate parts
• Study blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions
• Set up Lathe/Mill with fixtures, chucks, tooling, and programs
• Load and verify programs and perform dry-runs
• Measure dimensions and tolerance references with calipers or micrometers
• Monitor machine operation and adjust controls as needed
• Verify finished parts meet specifications
• Collaborate with setup personnel and programmers to resolve issues
• Perform routine machine maintenance (coolant, lubrication)
• Monitor chip conveyors and clear obstructions
• Package, label, and transport finished parts as required
• Stand during shifts

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Machine setup

Program loading

Dry-run verification

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Computers & email

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Description

Load and operate Computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties:

Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece

Setup Lathe / Mill for next part to include: fixtures, chucks, spindle collets, sub-spindle parts, tool holders, tooling, inserts, Live-Tooling, Trunnion & rotary tables, bar feed, and programs.

Loads appropriate programs via on-board memory or flash drives, confirms program is current.

Verifies program and part with dry-runs to prevent crashing/damage.

Measures dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining

Use precision measuring instruments such as Calipers, Micrometers, Bore Gauges etc

Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required

Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications

Works with Set-up personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems

Conducts general maintenance of the machines they are operating: Coolant, lubrication oil levels.

Monitors chip/boring levels inside machine, chip conveyors, and chip depository bins. Clears obstructions as required.

Counts, packs, and labels finished parts

Transports finished parts over to shipping and receiving dept personnel if needed

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand

Requirements

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal supervision; uses resources effectively.
• Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Computer Skills Basic Computer Skills including use of email may be required
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations N/A Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job