CNC Setup Technician — Night Shift (Valves & Regulators)

OPW Global; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

OPW Global in Whitsett, NC is seeking a skilled Setup Technician to perform start-to-finish setup of manual and CNC machines for valve and regulator parts. You will read blueprints, operate mills/lathe machines, and conduct quality checks with multiple measuring tools to ensure conformance to specifications.

The role requires lifting up to 45 pounds, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset. Overtime may be necessary to meet production demands; training and a pathway for skill development

Qualifications

• Read mechanical blueprints and interpret symbols.
• Set up manual and CNC mills/lathe per specifications.
• Perform quality checks using gages and measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sets up manual/CNC and mill/lathe machines to produce metal valve and regulator parts in accordance with machine specifications.
• Starts machines, positions and secures workpiece, and engages bar feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
• Reads blueprints and understands symbols for concentricity, runout, surface finish, machined/non-machined surfaces, seat areas, and dimensions.
• Detects product defects, contains defects, and resolves issues.
• Works through machine malfunctions, performs basic troubleshooting, and makes minor adjustments as necessary.
• Replaces dull or worn tooling in machines using hand tools.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, and tool marks from products using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, and power tools.
• Performs quality checks by collecting measurements and dimensions using calipers, go/no go gages, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, concentricity gages and other measuring tools.
• Enters quality control data using Statistical Process Control System.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• Actively participates in the ECI 6S program centered around work area safety (organization, standardization, and cleanliness) throughout the shift.
• Actively participates in Kaizen events, a program focused on the continuous improvement of safety and efficiency practices related to individuals and processes within the manufacturing warehouse.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual CNC operation

Quality inspection

Basic math

Safety conscious

Team player

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Go/No-Go Gauges

Height Gauges

Job description

OPW Global in Whitsett, NC is seeking a skilled Setup Technician to perform start-to-finish setup of manual and CNC machines for valve and regulator parts. You will read blueprints, operate mills/lathe machines, and conduct quality checks with multiple measuring tools to ensure conformance to specifications.

The role requires lifting up to 45 pounds, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset. Overtime may be necessary to meet production demands; training and a pathway for skill development