CNC Setup Specialist: First-Article & Process Stabilization

ARCH; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCH in Philadelphia is seeking an Engineering Technician to own CNC machine setup and process stabilization within designated production cells. You will prepare tooling, load programs, set machine components, adjust offsets, and guide each setup through first-article approval.

You will monitor the initial 25-part production run to ensure a centered, repeatable process that meets production goals, perform in-process inspections, read blueprints, and collaborate with Maintenance for preventive

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machine setup and first-article inspection.
• Ability to read blueprints and balloon drawings.
• Familiarity with tooling preparation and offsets.
• Proficient with DNC software and program verification.
• Strong attention to process stability and repeatability.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines, bar feeders, and robotic equipment for efficient production.
• Preset, install, and set tools, collets, guide bushings, workholding fixtures, and related components according to tool sheets.
• Upload and download CNC programs using DNC software and partner with the Programmer to verify cycle-time and throughput targets.
• Adjust machine offsets to achieve first-article approval and maintain production within specification.
• Monitor the initial 25-part production run and review inspection data to confirm a centered, stable, and repeatable process.
• Perform in-process inspections as needed and read and interpret blueprints and balloon drawings.
• Inspect tooling and tool holders for wear or damage, replace inserts at established tool-life limits, and evaluate whirling inserts for re-sharpening.
• Verify machine alignment and make or coordinate adjustments as needed.
• Remove and properly disposition tooling from previous setups and complete required line-clearance activities.
• Partner with Maintenance on preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

CNC setup

Process stabilization

First-article inspection

Blueprint interpretation

Quality data analysis

Tools

DNC software

CNC machines

Bar feeders

Robotic equipment

Job description

ARCH in Philadelphia is seeking an Engineering Technician to own CNC machine setup and process stabilization within designated production cells. You will prepare tooling, load programs, set machine components, adjust offsets, and guide each setup through first-article approval.

You will monitor the initial 25-part production run to ensure a centered, repeatable process that meets production goals, perform in-process inspections, read blueprints, and collaborate with Maintenance for preventive