CNC Setup Operator - 1st shift

Wakefield Thermal; Nashua (NH); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wakefield Thermal is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC machines, read blueprints, and inspect first articles for QA verification. The role involves adjusting tooling and fixtures, maintaining precision, and training operators to sustain high-quality production standards.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in manufacturing, strong measurement tool use, and a commitment to teamwork and safety in a high-volume environment at the Nashua site.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Demonstrates precision and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Set up and inspect first article part on any proven program and turn it in for QA verification at an 80% approval rate.
• Change cutting tools and location of work pieces during machining process.
• Installs cutting tools and various work holding devices to handle stock sizes.
• Operates and adjusts machines until parts conform with specifications and time standards.
• Make necessary adjustments to set-ups during operation to maintain accuracy.
• Train and monitor operators on machine operations and inspection gauges.

Connaissances

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Outils

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Description du poste

Summary

Sets up computerized numerically controlled machine tools and related equipment for machining operations. Participates in problem solving activities and contributes to quality improvements. Operates machines when required. Trains other department employees and provides performance assessment feedback to supervisor. Takes initiative to stimulate team-based quality and productivity improvement activities, supporting the basis for continuous improvement. Actively promotes teamwork atmosphere and supports team development.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works from drawings, blueprints, job layouts, or other written specifications, determines feeds, speeds, tooling and operational sequences.
• Set up and inspect first article part on any proven program and turn it in for Quality Assurance verification at an 80% approval rate.
• Change cutting tools and location of work pieces during machining process.
• Installs cutting tools and various work holding devices to handle the size of stock to be machined.
• Operates and adjusts machines until parts produced conform with specifications and time standards.
• Makes necessary adjustments to set-ups during course of operations to maintain accurate production.
• Responsible for completeness of secondary set ups.
• Detects and reports improper operation, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions.
• Detects and reports significant variances in job standards.
• Upon completion of “First Article of Verification” trains and monitors work of operator assigned to that machine.
• Assists operators on which dimensions to inspect, (proper tools and gauges).
• Ensures quality of parts before forwarding them to next operation/process.
• Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Management/Maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• The ability to use micrometers, calipers, height gauges and dial indicators.
• Three years (3) experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints a must.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms to finger, handle, feel and control objects or tools. The employee is regularly required to stand and occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles and chemicals. The noise level is usually very loud. The employee is required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes.