Tiffany & Co. CNC Machinist 2nd Shift

Tiffany & Co.; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist II in Rhode Island to set up and operate CNC Lathe and CNC Vertical Mill, including 5/4/3 axis machines, and to inspect finished parts to spec.

The role requires demonstrated ability to follow written instructions, monitor equipment, and troubleshoot issues, with cross-training and mentoring responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of machining experience on CNC equipment and related degree or equivalent combination of both.
• Good communication skills in English, including reading and understanding instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and teamwork.
• Ability to work overtime as scheduled.
• College level manufacturing certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate CNC Lathe and CNC Vertical Mill (5, 4 and 3 axis) and inspect parts.
• Follow written instructions and monitor equipment to full capacity.
• Changeover products with fixtures, offsets and indicators; monitor tool wear.
• Maintain cleanliness and coolant systems; use refractometer for coolant quality.
• Receive work orders, verify components, and meet production quotas.
• Apply critical thinking to design solutions for complex issues.
• Cross-train; mentor CNC Operators and Machinists as needed.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues; consult programmer or facilities when required.
• Determine tool offsets, use MDI, edit programs with programmer support.
• Identify root causes and streamline machining processes.

Skills

CNC Lathe

CNC Vertical Mill

5/4/3 axis milling

Reading blueprints

CNC programming

Quality inspection

MS Office basics

Overtime readiness

Education

College level manufacturing certification

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNC Vertical Mill

Tool wear offsets

MDI programming

Job description

The CNC Machinist II is responsible for the set-up and operation of CNC and manual machines as well as the inspection of parts. Must have the demonstrated skills to follow written instructions and responsible for monitoring the equipment to its full capacity. Must have the demonstrated ability to perform work according to specifications and company quality standards.

• Proficient in the setup, use and maintenance of CNC Lathe and CNC Vertical Mill inclusive of 5, 4 and 3 axis milling machines. This includes interacting with all aspects of a machine's controls and operating software as well as comprehension of tool touch off procedure with understanding of tool compensation and wear offsets to deliver product within specification.
• Responsible for the changeover of product with basic set up, including; work holding fixtures, stops, datum offsets and indicators. Monitors wear conditions on all cutting tools to determine replacement frequency.
• Ensures work area, machine tooling and parts are cleaned regularly and free from excess oil deposits; maintains coolant and machine lubrication fluid systems, must use a refractometer.
• Receives work orders and verifies that the components are correct. Regularly meets or exceeds production quotas.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking to design solutions for complex issues.
• Responsible for cross training while allowing versatility in machining and positive business continuity.
• Serve as a problem solver and troubleshoot all maintenance and address error issues on all machines. In the event the issue might be out of the scope of a machinists' skill set, consult with the programmer and/or facilities to address the problem.
• Determine and implement cutting tool offsets, use MDI and assist programmer with editing programs. Evaluate and act upon machine alarms and error messages. Trouble shoots and repair equipment when not operating properly. Determine and implement alternative tooling approaches when the need arises. Identify root causes of problems and resolves without supervision. Ability to stream line machining processes.
• Participates in activities related to new product development and implementation into production.
• Trains CNC Machine Operators & Machinists on machinery, including but not limited to training and mentoring. Proposes continuous improvement opportunities for all processes. Will document and submit to management all necessary revisions to Work Order Routings, Work Instructions and Quality Inspection documentation.
• Operates various secondary and special purpose machines including drill presses and trademarking fixtures, in addition to mechanical presses along with performing deburring product and chip cleaning operations.
• Collaborates with management to identify manufacturing issues and assists with cross training efforts, when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of machining experience on CNC equipment and related degree or equivalent combination of both
• Good communication skills in English, including the ability to read, write and understand
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical instructions such as blueprints and work instructions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrates exceptional teamwork
• Ability to drive others to exceed goals
• Ability to work independently in a high volume, fast paced work atmosphere
• Basic skills in MS Office Suite
• Ability to work overtime, as scheduled
• Ability to lead/train (CNC operators I & II, Machinist I) while participating as first line of support including but not limited to mentoring
• College Level manufacturing certification
• Complies with lean standards of manufacturing
• CNC Programming