CNC Setup Technician

The CNC Set Up Technician will be responsible for oversight and development of the prototype process. The CNC Set-Up Technician will perform various machine functions to complete the machining process.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Setup fixtures and add new tooling to machines where needed.
• Prove-out programs and tooling on Prototypes, ECR’s and Process changes.
• Perform FARs for all Prove-outs.
• Update process and Master Process sheets accordingly.
• Collaborate with programmers on edit changes made to the programs and processes to ensure Cribmaster cycles and tool files are accurate and correct.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve programming and in-process issues.
• Perform process rework and repairs to products as needed.
• Reviewing blueprints and schematics for prototypes and processes.
• Sets up machines and oversight of machines while operating.
• Prepares Fixtures and tools needed for machine operations; Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments on machine.
• Verifies that setup meets acceptable quality standards or other specifications.
• Loads or develops appropriate program in machine controller; Completes set-up sheets for new parts.
• Starts machine and monitors machine operation; Periodically gauges or measures parts for conformance to specifications.
• Monitors operation of machine and verifies conformance of parts to specifications.
• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct out-of-tolerance sequences.
• Instructs machine operator on production parameters required for the part being produced.
• Removes, replaces and labels containers of finished parts when specified number have been produced.
• Performs routine machine maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Associate degree or Certification in CNC programming preferred or equivalent combination of years of experience and education.
• 2 or more years developing cam systems for implementation of EIA and macro programs.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience with machining, tooling capability, able to set up, edit, trouble shoot, and operate multiple CNC controls.
• Ability to review and update blueprints and/or schematics.