What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swiss Programmer/Operator 1 position at ARCH?
Primary Responsibilities
- Ability to program parts at the machine. Selects cutting speeds, feed rates, depth of cuts and cutting tools to be used on basis of experience and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics, or by referring to tables, charts, or instructions on set up sheet. Mounts cutting tools in tool holders and mounts them on machine, using wrenches, verifying their position with gauges and other measuring instruments.
- Starts machine, observes operation, and verifies conformance of first-run and sample work pieces to specifications, using such instruments as micrometers, calipers, limit gauges, and scales. Capable of running multiple machines.
- Determines tool life requirements and replaces worn tools.
- Set up, operate, program & edit CNC Swiss machine to perform machining operations, such as turning, boring, facing, and threading on castings, forgings, and bar stock: etc.
- Requires little to no supervision/assistance to perform job tasks.
- Ability to read complicated blueprints and/or sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, operating and editing as required. A good understanding of machine level language programming
- Ability to develop procedures and design fixtures or tooling
- A good understanding of machine level language programming
- Ability to troubleshoot production and adjust machines accordingly
- Ability and desire to be a team player and mentor to others
- Perform machining operations, such as turning, boring, facing, and threading on castings, forging and bar stock: etc.; and other assignments as necessary.
- May be required to work on other equipment/machines within the Company
- Ability to lead other personnel a major plus
Qualifications/Skills
- 3 years of experience of operating. setting up, and programming on CNC Swiss Lathes/Mills
- Capable of setting up and running Swiss machine centers and other CNC machines
- Will be fully independent machinists
- Interpret part configurations and dimensions from prints/ drawings
- Ability to perform 1st piece inspections on machined parts
- Must be familiar with common inspection tools
- Could be responsible for running up to 3 machines at one time
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly
- Knowledge of STAR and SWISS CNC lathes.
Additional Notes
ARCH Global Holdings, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Holdings, LLC are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
