Set-Up Technician

Chapter 2, Inc.; Town of Lake Mills (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate controlled facility

Holiday and Vacation Pay

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Chapter 2, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a skilled CNC Machine Operator (level 1–3) with the ability to interpret programs for mills and lathes and to follow engineering drawings. The role includes setting up tools, performing first-piece inspections, and adjusting machines to ensure accuracy while meeting tight tolerances.

Candidates should have reliable attendance and be able to lift heavy loads. Chapter 2, Inc.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a level 1-3 Machine Operator in a manufacturing setting.
• Must have reliable attendance record and ability to lift heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand CNC programs for mills and lathes, set data points, offsets and tool registers.
• 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 and engineering prints and communicate actions across shifts.
• Carry out machine operator duties as needed and adhere to company policies.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

Math skills

Quality awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

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
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• 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
• ISO 9001 and 13485 Certified

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