Swiss CNC Set-Up/Operator

Job Title: Swiss CNC Set-Up/Operator

Position Summary: The Set-Up/Operator is responsible for producing custom precision parts by setting up jobs and operating a multi-axis CNC Swiss-style machine. They must maintain quality and safety standards, keep records, and maintain equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up production jobs and edit/adjust CNC programs.

• Determine tooling needs, place tooling order requests with purchasing department and make tool lists.

• Responsible for the operation of multiple machines throughout the day producing parts within required tolerances.

• Request job packets, material, and gaging for new set ups.

• Responsible for inspection of product utilizing various types of inspection equipment.

• Make offset adjustments, sharpen, change, adjust tooling and maintain fluids.

• Adjust bar feeders for material size and part length.

• Operate, load bar feeder, and measure bar stock material. Check material to ensure correct material is used per blueprint and job specifications. Knowledge of various materials and differences between each.

• Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements and maintaining a clean and safe workstation.

• Communicate with maintenance department when machine issues arise.

• Communicate with programmers, operators, supervisors, foremen, and other shifts regarding the performance of the job and machines.

• Set up machine per standard notifying supervisor if rate cannot be met.

• Verify machine cycle time to standard and adjust to meet and or exceed routed standard.

• Create and/or revise set up sheets.

• Upload and download programs.

• Document in-process inspection as required.

• 1st part production run layout.

• Train personnel as required.

• Address issues in a positive manner.

• Performs other work-related activities as assigned by the line supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

• At least three years of experience with set up and operating CNC Swiss-style machines (Citizen, Tornos-Deco or Star).

• Ability to edit and adjust programs, set, and offset tools, and overall knowledge of advanced CNC Swiss machine operation.

• Possess strong mathematical abilities, verbal/written communication, and critical thinking skills.

• Understanding of ISO:9001 and ISO:13485

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T.

• Ability to accurately use and read precision gages and visual accuracy.

• Ability to produce precision work in a production environment.

• Effective time management skills.

• Advanced critical thinking skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Can-do attitude.

• Good attendance and performance work history.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.