Set-Up Technician

Chapter 2 Incorporated; Town of Lake Mills (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Holiday and Vacation Pay

Paid Lunch

Climate controlled facility

Great work culture

Job summary

Chapter 2, Inc. is seeking a Set-Up Technician to leverage broad machining knowledge and CNC procedures to perform complex setup operations. You will interpret programs for mills and lathes, adjust tooling and offsets, and ensure parts meet exact specifications in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

The role may involve training other operators and supporting multiple units simultaneously. Ideal candidates have prior level 1-3 machine operator experience in manufacturing, excellent

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with CNC machine tool operating procedures.
• Performs advanced setup operations, adjusts and verifies programming, and operates CNC machines for complex machining tasks.
• May set up machines for and instruct other operators.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications.
• Operators may run more than one unit simultaneously.
• Experience as a level 1-3 Machine Operator in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand CNC programs (mills and lathes), enter data, set tool registers, offsets, compensation and switches, and verify part programs.
• Prepare the first piece inspection and coordinate with quality for production approval.
• Make adjustments to machinery to maintain accuracy, safety and efficiency within quality parameters.
• Verify tool changes and re-sharpening as needed.
• Follow drawings, engineering prints, and instructions precisely.
• Document actions and communicate issues across shifts.
• Assist with machine operator duties when required.

Skills

Machining techniques

CNC machine operation

Setup operations

Programming verification

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Job description

Set-Up Technician

Job Summary:

Requires a broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with computer numerically controlled machine tool operating procedures. Setups involve familiarity with and understanding of program formats involving combinations of operations such as profile and contour milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor. Perform advanced setup operations, adjust and check out programming and operate numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill. May set up machines for and instruct other operators. Check parts for conformance to specifications. Operators may run more than one unit simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret and understand programs mills and lathes by: entering data (including zero and reference points), setting tool registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches, calculating requirements (basic math, geometry and trigonometry), and proving part programs.
• Prepares the first piece inspection in accordance with company policy and work with quality department for production approval.
• Makes minor &/or major adjustments to machinery to insure that it is operating accurately, safely and efficiently, while production stays within established quality parameters.
• Verifies tool changes, re-sharpening, etc.
• Follows drawings, engineering prints and instructions effectively.
• Supports continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and needs.
• Carryout functions of a machine operator when need arises; encompasses but does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed on the CNC Machine Operator job description.
• To monitor, carry out and abide by company policies.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a level 1-3 Machine Operator in a manufacturing setting.

Candidate(s) should be a reliable and responsible individual, able to work independently and well with others. Must have excellent attendance record! Heavy lifting and standing is required.

Chapter 2, Inc. offers the following benefits to eligible, full-time, permanent employees:

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• Paid Lunch
• Climate controlled facility
• Great work culture

Chapter 2, Inc. is a full-service manufacturer specializing in high precision machining and product component assembly as well as many other manufacturing processes such as fabricating, grinding, polishing, tool and die services (jigs, fixtures, molds, dies, machine tools, and automated machinery) and wet paint/spray applications.

Chapter 2, Inc. is proud to be:

• 2018 Wisconsin Family Business of the Year
• 2015 MMS TOP SHOP
• ISO 9001 and 13485 Certified

*Post-offer drug screening required*

Chapter 2, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer