Tooling Production Technician

Salvagnini Group; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvagnini Group in Hamilton, OH seeks a skilled CNC machinist/operator to set up, maintain, and operate CNC tooling with tight tolerances (+/- 0.0004”). You will read 2D tooling drawings, perform preventive maintenance, and help prioritize orders with fellow technicians.

Requires 5+ years of CNC experience, including OD grinder, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, and CAD/CAM software; proficiency in AutoCAD and basic office tools; strong teamwork and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating and programming CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate CNC equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance of production equipment.
• Maintain inventory levels on consumables/shop supplies.
• Interpret internal work orders for punch tooling created for our customers.
• Assist other technicians with programming/troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret mechanical 2D tooling drawings.
• Use precision measuring tools to 0.0001” / 0.025mm.
• Perform weekly maintenance checks on machinery.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC operation

OD grinder

Wire EDM

Sinker EDM

CAD/CAM software

2D AutoCad

Verbal/written communication

Teamwork

Preventive maintenance

Tools

2D AutoCAD

CAD/CAM software

Outlook/Excel/Word basic computer skills

Job description

Department Tooling

FLSA Non-Exempt

Location Hamilton, OH

Summary

We are looking for a skilled CNC machinist/operator to set up, maintain, and operate CNC machinery. Tooling is manufactured with close tolerances of +/- 0.0004”. The ability to measure and determine tooling accuracy is required. You will work closely with the 1st and 2nd shift employees to manufacture and close customer orders. You will work with other technicians to prioritize workload. Some equipment setup will be required to manufacture various types of tooling. Some light mechanical repair of the machinery will be required, such as air leaks, hydraulic leaks, coolant leaks, etc. Equipment basic preventative maintenance will be required when due, such as filter changes, cleaning up the machinery, etc.

Training

Duration: 10 to 12 weeks

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5:00pm

Shift

Primary Shift Post-Training: 6:00am – 2:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate CNC equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance of production equipment.
• Maintain inventory levels on consumables/shop supplies.
• Interpret internal work orders for punch tooling created for our customers.
• Assist other technicians with programming/troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret customers and company created mechanical 2D tooling drawings.
• Use precision measuring tools, calipers, micrometer & dial indicator, to 0.0001” or 0.025mm.
• Perform weekly maintenance checks on machinery

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Minimum 5 years experience operating/programming CNC equipment.
• General CNC machine operation and setup experience
• OD grinder programming and operation
• Wire EDM programming and operation
• Sinker EDM programming and operation
• Ability to program and trouble shoot programs and CAD/CAM software
• Proficiency in 2D AutoCad
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer experience, Outlook Email, Excel, Word.
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner as well as skillfully gather and analyze information.
• Effectively work with others, sound verbal/written communication with supervisor/manager and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Basic CNC equipment preventative maintenance and repair.
• Compliance with safety guidelines

Travel

No Travel

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues and limitations is required. The ability to define and manage expectations is critical. The ability to make sound decisions and actions is required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.