What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC /Swiss Turn Machinist Level 2 position at Zobility?
Job Description:
- Looking for an experienced machinist who takes pride in producing quality work, understands the importance of precision, and can independently identify and resolve machining issues.
- Will bring strong Swiss Turn experience, attention to detail, dependability, and an interest in continuously improving machining processes and production performance.
- Has strong hands-on experience with Tsugami equipment, Fanuc controls, precision machining, and CNC programming.
- Working closely with the Tooling Manager, this position plays an important role in producing high-quality precision components while improving productivity, equipment reliability, and machining processes.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Tsugami Swiss Turn lathes and related machining equipment.
- Perform complete machine setups, changeovers, tool changes, offset adjustments, and minor program edits.
- Monitor machining operations and make adjustments necessary to maintain quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
- Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment to verify dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Read, interpret, and make minor edits to G-code and M-code programs.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and production issues.
- Process parts, maintain accurate production documentation, and coordinate heat-treat operations when required.
- Perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
- Maintain appropriate levels of tooling, raw materials, and work orders.
- Work with the Tooling Manager to improve machining processes, optimize tooling, reduce cycle times, and evaluate new technologies.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and communicate production or equipment concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Assist with other machining operations and related responsibilities as needed.
Requirements:
- 10 years of experience setting up and operating Tsugami Swiss Turn lathes.
- Strong working knowledge of Fanuc CNC controls, including program navigation, offsets, tool compensation, alarms, and troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of G-code and M-code programming, with the ability to read, understand, troubleshoot, and perform minor program edits at the machine.
- Experience performing complete machine setups and production changeovers.
- Experience machining precision components to tight tolerances.
- Ability to troubleshoot machining and production problems independently.
- Experience improving cycle times, optimizing tooling, and maintaining consistent quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
- Strong mathematical skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Education & Training:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent machining experience preferred.
- Tsugami factory training or certification is a plus.
Work Environment:
- Our Jacksonville manufacturing facility provides a clean, well-lit, heated, and air-conditioned work environment.
- Will also experience the normal conditions associated with CNC machining and manufacturing operation
Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.