SWISS CNC Set-Up Operator

General Description:

Set-up, operate, and trouble shoot a variety of machines including CNC, VMC, and SWISS machines. Responsible for first inspection and inspection during production, and responsible for updating and maintaining set-up sheet and program.

Responsibilities:

• Set-up machines following blue prints and according to work order
• Load material on machines as needed: band and wire on slide form, radiator, multiplex, large and small dial; coil on punch press, cut off machine; strips on automatics, punch press; sheets on slitters, shears, perforators; bars on automatic feed saw; bath in plating; parts on groovers
• Fine tune machine until product passes first inspection
• Operate machine if required: feed band on automatics, assemble two plates and a stem on the hand weld machine
• Read, understand information in workmanship standards
• Fill out appropriate sections of work order
• Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately
• Perform and document S&R inspection procedures when appropriate (SPC charts, work orders, move tickets)
• Identify nonconforming product or material
• Wash tools and return to storage area
• Oil, lube, clean and perform minor repairs as needed
• Communicate with tool room or maintenance as required by supervisor
• Assist with training of Operator persons as needed
• Know and follow safety standards
• Participate in corrective actions as required
• Move parts to next operation
• Remove scrap
• Operate pallet trucks

Physical and Visual Activities:

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 75 pounds

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

• Indoor conditions, noise, hazards, odors, toxic conditions, dust, and periods of travel to support company's international facilities may be required

Job Qualification Requirements:

• Knowledge/Experience
  • High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading
  • Three to five years' experience with metal stamping, wire forming machinery
  • Tool design, machine repair helpful
  • Ability to lead/train 

• Training Period: 3 months to a year
• Machines, Tools, Equipment
  • CNC, hand tools, measuring instruments, surface and bench grinders. Lathe, mill, and drill press experience helpful
  • Information/Directions

• Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets)

Salary : $30 - $45