CNC Setup Machinist & Operator CNC Setup Machinist & Operator

FICALORA is a team of skilled metal artisans with extensive experience in residential and commercial metal fabrication, machining, and finishing. As a team, we produce the highest high end lighting and furniture products available.

Set Up Machinist Job Description
Our High-End Lighting and Furniture company is looking for an experienced Set Up Machinist who can set up a variety of CNC machines and help to enhance the productivity of our organization. The successful candidate will set-up various machines and be responsible for producing the first part to ensure set up accuracy. If you are a skilled Set Up Machinist with 5 years' experience working for a manufacturing business, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up a variety of CNC machines, Mills and Lathes, utilizing common tools. Set Tools, Work Coordinates, Fixturing, etc. in accordance with WO Set Up Sheets and Travelers.
• Read work orders, set up sheets and examine product specifications to determine setup procedures.
• Set up CNC machines in accordance with set up sheets and work orders.
• Install Mill and Lathe tooling on equipment.
• Position heads, tooling and make initial tool offset adjustments to achieve proper product dimensions.
• Load and maintain single and multiple part programs.
• Translate the requirements of detailed engineering print into measurements for production
• Qualify machine set up on an initial piece to ensure it meets required specifications.
• Use dials, calipers, micrometers, height gauges and a variety of measuring instruments to ensure tolerance requirements are met.
• Communicate issues that arise in the process of setting up to machine Lead and/or Programmer. Qualifying the 1st part.
• Check machinery daily to guarantee safe functionality.
• Follow Company Maintenance and daily operation procedures.
• Follow all company safety protocol.
• Clean and maintain equipment.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma/GED required, associate degree or higher preferred.
• 5 years' experience using production machinery.
• Understanding of terms and language used in manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of CNC machine set up processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Fanuc and Prototrak machine controls and their function during operation.
• Knowledge of efficient and safe machine operation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints.
• Proficiency in determining correct speeds and feeds for machining steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, and acrylic
• Proven history of working with dials, calipers, micrometers, height gauges and a variety of measuring instruments to ensure tolerance requirements are met.
• Proficient with Fanuc controls
• Conversational software experience (Prototrak preferred)
• 3-Axis CNC experience
• Must possess strong math skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and suggest improvements upon existing programs.
• Attention to detail to produce high quality product.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities as required.