CNC Setup Machinist A

CNC Setup Machinist A

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under direction from the Production Supervisor and Setup A writes, sets up and adjusts

machines to meet print requirements. Operates machines to manufacture a variety of standard parts, performs secondary operations and checks parts to close tolerances and finish requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive work assignments; drawings, sequence of operations and machine requirements

such as feeds, speeds, dimensions and tolerances

• Grind tools and sets up machines for operations

• Sets speeds, feeds, tooling arrangements and operational sequences

• Select and prepare correct part(s) and loads into machine

• Operate machine(s) as required through manipulating levers, hand wheels and by engaging power, adjusting flow of coolant, observing operations, checking dimensions and adjusting as necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. Employees are and will be held accountable for all duties of the job.

• Receives work order, sets up machines and adjusts as necessary

• Download or loads programs to machine through the system

• May write programs

• May operate multiple machines

• Perform close tolerance machining operations such as centering, drilling, reaming, tapping, turning, milling, deburr at back side, file and/or sand

• Operations may vary with approval of supervisor to compensate for variations in material

and machining operations

• Dress, grind or sharpen tools as necessary

• Lubricate machines as needed with oil, grease and coolant

• Will work from drawings specifications and job layouts using a variety of measuring

instruments

• Make machine and tool adjustments as needed

• Obtain and return tools as required

• Maintain cutting tools in proper working order

• Checks parts per specification and ensure proper forms are completed including part tags, process sheets and time cards

• Maintain and improve insert and tooling management

• May help and train other staff

• Must be quality conscious and continuously look for quality improvements

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and/or

abilities required.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• 3 to 5 years machine setup operator experience in a manufacturing environment or as

approved my manager

• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including equipment and perform all assignments in safe manner

• Exhibit core values of integrity and responsibility

• Demonstrates the ability to read, write, speak and hear, interpret documents and

instructions in written, oral, blueprint, diagram and schedule form in English

• Perform basic math calculations

• Ability to work at established levels of production

• Ability to lift and carry of up to 50 pounds safely

• Regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, crouch and kneel

• Vision requirements include (corrective and non) close range, distance, color, peripheral,

depth and ability to adjust focus

• Comply with all company, safety and quality policies and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to moderate noises

• Temperature variances

• Exposure to fumes, chemicals and airborne particles