Shop Technician

Proterial Cable America; Ashaway (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Proterial Cable America, Inc. in Rhode Island seeks a Machinist/Shop Technician to operate a range of manual and CNC lathes and mills to produce parts that meet design specifications.

Responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, setting up machines with tools and programs, selecting speeds and tools, inspecting parts with micrometers and calipers, maintaining a clean work area, and following safety rules in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Good problem solving and conceptual skills.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate with management, engineers/programmers and quality support staff.
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Proficient in G-code and M-code programming desirable.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting CNC machines, including lathes and mills.
• Intermediate to advanced shop math skills.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints/technical drawings, work orders and work instructions to plan and set up production processes.
• Set up CNC machines, including loading tools, programs, and raw material to set up sheets.
• Analyzes, selects, or modifies speeds and cutting tools for programs as needed.
• Uses precision measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers, and fixtures and gauges to check work and perform detailed inspection of parts produced, especially R&D or first-piece parts.
• Maintain a clean work environment and assist in the general maintenance of equipment.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Shop math

Tools

CNC Lathes & Mills

G-code / M-code programming

Measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

The Machinist/ Shop Technician operates a variety of both manual and CNC machining equipment (lathes and mills) to produce parts that meet design specifications.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reviews blueprints/technical drawings, work orders and work instructions to plan and set up production processes.
• Set up CNC machines, including loading tools, programs, and raw material to set up sheets.
• Analyzes, selects, or modifies speeds and cutting tools for programs as needed.
• Uses precision measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers, and fixtures and gauges to check work and perform detailed inspection of parts produced, especially R&D or first-piece parts.
• Maintain a clean work environment and assist in the general maintenance of equipment.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations

Qualifications

Required

• Good problem solving and conceptual skills.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate with management, engineers/programmers and quality support staff.
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Proficient in G-code and M-code programming desirable.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting CNC machines, including lathes and mills.
• Mechanical and technical capacity.
• Proven ability to successfully multi-task in a fast paced, high throughput environment.
• Intermediate to advanced shop math skills.

An Aff… Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Proterial Cable America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.