CNC Setup Technician

FORCE America; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FORCE America is seeking a CNC Set Up Technician to oversee prototype processes and machine functions for completing the machining sequence. You will set up fixtures, load tooling, and prove-out programs on prototypes and process changes, while ensuring conformance to specifications.

Collaborate with programmers to update tooling and programs, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine machine maintenance. Strong blueprints/schematics review is required; two to five years of hands-on CNC

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Certification in CNC programming preferred or equivalent combination of years of experience and education.
• 2 or more years developing cam systems for implementation of EIA and macro programs.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience with machining, tooling capability, able to set up, edit, trouble shoot, and operate multiple CNC controls.
• Ability to review and update blueprints and/or schematics.

Responsibilities

• Set up fixtures and add new tooling to machines where needed.
• Prove-out programs and tooling on Prototypes, ECRs and Process changes.
• Perform FARs for all Prove-outs.
• Update process and Master Process sheets accordingly.
• Collaborate with programmers on edit changes to ensure Cribmaster cycles and tool files are accurate.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve programming and in-process issues.
• Perform process rework and repairs to products as needed.
• Review blueprints and schematics for prototypes and processes.
• Set up machines and oversight of machines while operating.
• Prepare fixtures and tools; mount and align tooling on machines.
• Verify setup meets quality specifications.
• Load or develop programs in machine controller; complete setup sheets for new parts.
• Start machine and monitor operation; gauge parts for conformance.

Skills

CNC programming

machining

setup

Education

Associate degree or CNC programming certification

Tools

CAM systems

Macro programs

Job description

The CNC Set Up Technician will be responsible for oversight and development of the prototype process. The CNC Set‑Up Technician will perform various machine functions to complete the machining process.

• Setup fixtures and add new tooling to machines where needed.
• Prove-out programs and tooling on Prototypes, ECR’s and Process changes.
• Perform FARs for all Prove-outs.
• Update process and Master Process sheets accordingly.
• Collaborate with programmers on edit changes made to the programs and processes to ensure Cribmaster cycles and tool files are accurate and correct.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve programming and in‑process issues.
• Perform process rework and repairs to products as needed.
• Reviewing blueprints and schematics for prototypes and processes.
• Sets up machines and oversight of machines while operating.
• Prepares Fixtures and tools needed for machine operations; Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments on machine.
• Verifies that setup meets acceptable quality standards or other specifications.
• Loads or develops appropriate program in machine controller; Completes set‑up sheets for new parts.
• Starts machine and monitors machine operation; Periodically gauges or measures parts for conformance to specifications.
• Monitors operation of machine and verifies conformance of parts to specifications.
• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct out‑of‑tolerance sequences.
• Instructs machine operator on production parameters required for the part being produced.
• Removes, replaces and labels containers of finished parts when specified number have been produced.
• Performs routine machine maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Certification in CNC programming preferred or equivalent combination of years of experience and education.
• 2 or more years developing cam systems for implementation of EIA and macro programs.
• 2-5 years of hands‑on experience with machining, tooling capability, able to set up, edit, trouble shoot, and operate multiple CNC controls.
• Ability to review and update blueprints and/or schematics.