Summary: The CNC Trainer II responsibilities in part will be to instruct others in the proper machining techniques and processes across their primary assigned machine group. Instruction will include such tasks as full machine set up, machine operation, use of measuring instruments, blue print reading, blue print interpretation, and use of GD&T.

The CNC Trainer II will also perform machine set up and machine operation of various CNC machines as needed. Such machines include HMC, VMC, HTL, VTL, Swiss Screw, Multi-Axis lathes, Transfer machines, Robots, etc.; they will possess the skills and abilities to carry out those tasks with little assistance.

The CNC Trainer II will have the ability to determine work holding, tool selection and the writing of basic programs when needed. The individual will have good organizational, math, communication, and computer skills. Other duties may be assigned.

Personal hand tools and measuring instruments are required. (See list below)

Qualifications:

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 5 year related machining experience, training or equivalent

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as:
  • Safety policies and rules
  • Operating and maintenance instructions
  • Procedure manuals
  • Communicate effectively with others at all levels with proper etiquette

Reasoning Ability:

• Thoroughly carry out instructions given in any form
• Ability to deal effectively with problems and situations
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding best course of action
• Cost profit consciousness and determining profitable outcome

Attendance:

• Is at work for scheduled hours

Soft Skills:

• Responds to management’s directions
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrates a consistent performance in all aspects of their work
• Keeps break periods to allotted times
• Mentoring and training of employees
• Proposes possible improvements and follows proper procedures for potential implementation
• Ensures documentation of processes is complete, correct and recorded
• Adapts well to change
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them
• Detects and reports defective equipment, materials and/or faulty operations to maintain a safe environment
• Identifies root causes and provide input for corrective action of issue
• Accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations
• Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates active listening skills
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication techniques, to work in a team environment, and deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
• Begin developing cooperative working relationships with Management, Peers, Vendors, Technicians and Manufacturing Representatives
• Build self-esteem and confidence
• Be purposeful
• Ask thoughtful question
• Build trust
• Assessment of behaviors and provide guidance

Machine Operation:

• Performs task correctly such as:
  • Loading and unloading of parts
  • Changes inserts / tooling
  • Adjusts wear offsets
  • Measures parts
  • Run jobs within quality and efficiency expectations
  • Maintains coolant level
  • Maintains lubrication oil
  • Greases fixtures
  • Washes down inside of machine
  • Cleans work area
  • Production documentation
  • Performs tool testing and documents results

Machine Set Up:

• Machine set up:
  • Removal and installation of tools and fixtures
  • Perform tool setting and tool offsets
  • Transfer of machine programs to and from machine control
  • Follow program movements
  • Determining and establishing work offsets
  • Obtain first article
  • Set up machines in cell
  • Ability to alter or create fixturing as needed
  • Machine set up unassisted
  • Selection and recommendation of tooling when needed
  • Ability to edit and generate basic programs
  • Ability to set-up and run jobs (including first time runs) within quality and efficiency expectations
  • Indicating in jaws, fixtures, tooling, etc.

Mathematical Skills:

• Math ability such as:
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
• Calculations of such things as:
  • Speed (RPM / SFM)
  • Feed (IPM / IPR)
  • Chip Load
  • Angles
  • Ratios
  • Arc and Circles
  • Taper

Quality:

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Identify surface finishes are met
• Measures parts correctly and ensures specifications are met
• Must have ability to visually inspect parts to company aesthetic standards
• Ability to interpret data from the CMM and manual measurements and make adjustments to machining processes to achieve dimensional and visual compliance

Quantity:

• Meets productivity standards
• Completes work in allotted time
• Strives to increase productivity
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency

Measuring Ability:

• Use of measuring instruments effectively to perform complex measurements and part layout
• Perform first part inspection and in process inspections
• Ability to use a CMM is a plus
• Proper use of measuring instruments such as:
  • Caliper
  • Micrometer
  • Machinist scale
  • Functional gages
  • Height stand
  • Indicator
  • Surface roughness gage

Blue Prints:

• Is able to read blue print dimensioning
• Interpret blue print information
• Comprehension of information
• Application of tolerances as defined
• Knowledge and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Computer Use:

• Ability to use a standard PC and MS software
• Become proficient with essential elements of current ERP System
• Become proficient with current databases

Safety:

• Follows safety policies and procedures
• Wears PPE
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and follows proper procedures for correction
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Assists in the organization and maintaining the machine shop work environment

Security:

• Follows security policies and procedures

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday
  • Frequently use hands and arms to reach, grasp, manipulate, handle, or feel material
  • Constant use hands and fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, handle, and manipulate parts and tools
  • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
  • Occasional bending
  • Frequent lifting up to 40 lb. unassisted
  • Occasional lifting up to 70lbs unassisted

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
  • Constant exposure to louder noise levels

Definitions: Constant (5-8 hrs./shift) Frequent (2-5 hrs./shift) Occasional (Up to 2 hrs./shift)

Tool List

• Tool Box (roller cabinet)
• Allen Wrenches (standard provided)
• Brass Hammer (provided)
• Square
• Screw Drivers
• Flash Light
• Calculator
• Scale
• Wrenches
• Pliers
• 1” Micrometer
• 6” Caliper
• 12” Caliper
• Test Indicator(s)
• 1” Dial Indicator w/ mag base
• Depth Micrometer Set (recommended)

Other tools may be needed to be successful and proficient in the position.