What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Set Up Machinist position at Shapes Precision Manufacturing?
Responsibilities and Duties Required
Qualifications and Skills Required
Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Physical Demands:
Visual Acuity:
Hearing Ability:
Working Conditions:
Positions are available for first and second shifts. First Shift Hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30 pm weekly. Second Shift Hours are Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 12:00 am weekly.
- Visually inspect equipment, fixtures, gauges and cutting tools prior to starting any shop order.
- Read and interpret operation sheets to understand work instructions and inspection record requirements.
- Upload and download programs per CNC Software Control
- Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
- Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner according to the Shapes Employee Handbook.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment and contribute to Shapes' 6S program and Lean concepts.
- Inspect all work performed by utilizing gauging and measurement instruments called out on the Inspection Record Sheets.
- Ensure that inspection tools being used are up to date on calibration.
- Identify, prepare, and load fixtures and cutting tools into the CNC machine.
- Train co-workers in various aspects of the shop.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Possess knowledge of CNC equipment capabilities and the ability to perform daily maintenance for the machines.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to stay focused, adapt to change, and pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to understand how to touch-off tools and replace inserts and endmills and follow set-up sheets.
- Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.
- Ability to perform mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals)
- Ability to use various inspection equipment. (Calipers, Micrometers, gage pins and height gages etc.)
- Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
- Ability to operate manual bridge ports and lathes.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of GD&T.
- Must be proficient in reading and understanding dimensional prints.
- Possess a working knowledge of machining various types of materials such as aluminum, steel, stainless steels, Inconel etc.
- Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.
Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re-position self to perform required tasks.
- Constantly operate machinery required for this job.
- May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
- May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
- Specific coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.
- May work in close proximity to others.
Visual Acuity:
- Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
- Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to read computer screen and documents.
Hearing Ability:
- Normal hearing or corrected to normal.
- Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.
Working Conditions:
- Factory environment.
- Occasional work outside normal business hours.
- High noise levels from operating machines.
- Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
- Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
- Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.
Positions are available for first and second shifts. First Shift Hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30 pm weekly. Second Shift Hours are Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 12:00 am weekly.