SWISS CNC Set-Up Operator

Smith & Richardson; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Richardson in Illinois is seeking an experienced machinist to set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC, VMC, and Swiss turning machines. You will perform first inspections and support in-process quality checks.

The role includes reading blueprints, preparing setup sheets, and maintaining workmanship standards while working on the 2nd shift, which carries a wage premium. Candidates should have 3–5 years of related machine tooling experience, and be able to read calipers and micrometers,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and basic math skills.
• Blueprint reading is required; read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines following blueprints and work orders.
• Load material on machines and operate as needed across various equipment.
• Fine tune machines to pass first inspection and document results.
• Read and interpret workmanship standards and fill out work orders.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges correctly and safely.
• Perform and document S&R inspection procedures as required.
• Identify nonconforming product or material and communicate with supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and oiling of tools and machines; assist with minor repairs.
• Move parts to next operation and remove scrap as needed.
• Operate pallet trucks and assist with safety procedures.

Skills

CNC operation

Swiss Lathe experience

Setup experience

Metal stamping

Wire forming machinery

Blueprint reading

Reading basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Reading skills

Tools

CNC machines

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Surface grinders

Bench grinders

Lathe

Mill

Drill press

Job description

General Description:

Set-up, operate, and trouble shoot a variety of machines including CNC, VMC, and SWISS machines. Responsible for first inspection and inspection during production, and responsible for updating and maintaining set-up sheet and program.

2nd Shift wage premium!

Responsibilities:

• Set-up machines following blue prints and according to work order
• Load material on machines as needed: band and wire on slide form, radiator, multiplex, large and small dial; coil on punch press, cut off machine; strips on automatics, punch press; sheets on slitters, shears, perforators; bars on automatic feed saw; bath in plating; parts on groovers
• Fine tune machine until product passes first inspection
• Operate machine if required: feed band on automatics, assemble two plates and a stem on the hand weld machine
• Read, understand information in workmanship standards
• Fill out appropriate sections of work order
• Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately
• Perform and document S&R inspection procedures when appropriate (SPC charts, work orders, move tickets)
• Identify nonconforming product or material
• Wash tools and return to storage area
• Oil, lube, clean and perform minor repairs as needed
• Communicate with tool room or maintenance as required by supervisor
• Assist with training of Operator persons as needed
• Know and follow safety standards
• Participate in corrective actions as required
• Move parts to next operation
• Remove scrap
• Operate pallet trucks

Physical and Visual Activities:

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 75 pounds

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

• Indoor conditions, noise, hazards, odors, toxic conditions, dust, and periods of travel to support company's international facilities may be required

Job Qualification Requirements:

• Knowledge/Experience
  • High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading
  • Three to five years' experience with metal stamping, wire forming machinery
  • 1-2 years operating CNC machines
  • 1-5 years setup experience, Swiss Lathe experience preferred
  • Tool design, machine repair helpful
  • Ability to lead/train
• Training Period: 3 months to a year
• Machines, Tools, Equipment
  • CNC, hand tools, measuring instruments, surface and bench grinders. Lathe, mill, and drill press experience helpful
  • Information/Directions
• Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets)