Manufacturing Engineering Toolmaker & Set-up Technician

Knight Enterprises Management, LLC.; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Toolmaker & Set-Up Technician to operate CNC mills/lathes, fabricate tooling, and ensure production parts meet exacting specifications.

The role requires three years of CNC experience, blueprint reading, GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with tooling, speeds/feeds, and G/M codes; Solidworks experience is a plus. Precision and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years minimum experience with CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds, offsets, and minor program changes.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines for production runs.
• Check dimensions and visual inspection of parts.
• Ensure first articles pass QA.
• Fabricate production tooling and fixturing as designed.
• Maintain tight tolerance requirements in set up.
• Record cycle times and tool life for records.
• Communicate with Engineering when non-conformances occur.
• Assist in machining adjustments and operational improvements.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T knowledge

Machining setup

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineering Toolmaker & Set-Up Technician

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing Engineering

REPORTS TO: Manufacturing Engineer Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for performing skilled machinist duties under limited supervision. Work with mills and/or lathes, and operate CNC machines. Fabricate tooling and fixturing for production. Performs related work in assessing quality standards and ensuring the product meets exacting specifications and standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years minimum experience with Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines (mills and/or lathes). Knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds, offsets and minor program changes. Ability to program using G and M codes..
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend blueprints and familiarity with GD&T.
• Familiarity with Solidworks a plus

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:

• Set up CNC machines for production runs.
• Check all dimensions and visual aspects of parts as instructed.
• Ensure first article passes QA Department approval.
• Follow directions accurately and consistently.
• Performs machinist work involving fabrication of specialized parts.
• Maintains strict tolerance requirements in the set up of production parts.
• Records cycle times and tool life for record-keeping purposes.
• Contacts Manufacturing Engineering personnel when raw product, events or finished products are not conforming to required standards.
• Fabricate production tooling and fixturing as designed.
• Confers with colleagues to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Assists in machining adjustments and operational improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory or management personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Seeing: Required
• Speaking: Required
• Hearing: Required
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Often
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting: Often, up to 50-pounds
• Carrying: Occasionally, up to 50-pounds
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally, up to 60-pounds
• Climbing: Rarely
• Balancing: Rarely
• Bending: Frequently
• Twisting: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Grasping/Handling: Frequently, for dexterity, fine finger handling
• Stooping/Crouching: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Rarely

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Inside: 90% Outside: 10%

Temperature Conditions: Controlled –in Excess of 70-degrees – occasionally

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight’s policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

To view the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster, please go to the following link: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf