What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Manufacturing Technician position at Lou Rich Inc.?
Description
Position Description:
Under the direction of the programming department supervisor, this person analyzes, organizes and defines production methods and processes required to manufacture new and special components and products of involved and complex design, utilizing established reference standards and acceptable variations. Works with engineers to develop new methods and procedures, tool designs, etc., where existing reference standards are not applicable. Works with production personnel to optimize existing methods and procedures. Candidates need to be self-motivated with a positive attitude. Can work well with production and quality to overcome challenges.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares method instructions to include machine number and set-up procedure, tool lists, operation sequence, machine speeds and feeds, time standards, process routings, and other pertinent data.
- Works from part and product drawings, manufacturing schedules, etc.
- Assists with programming of CNC machine tools.
- Documents accepted methods and process in standard records for references.
- Confers with the production supervisor/ME on methods and problems and assists with resolving difficulties and delays.
- Observes and analyzes operations, makes recommendations to improve methods, tooling, and simplify operations to improve product quality, shorten lead-times, or reduce manufacturing costs.
- Prepares estimates of manufacturing costs.
- Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed involved in performance of production operations to establish standard production rate and to improve efficiency.
- Prepares charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine capacity and utilization.
- Observes workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate, using stop watch, video, and similar equipment.
- Recommends and implements revision of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Requires a high school diploma.
- Requires a two-year technical degree/certification or equivalent job experience.
- Requires a high level of knowledge of design processes, manufacturing processes, fixtures, tooling, machine operation, machine setups, and computers.
This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, reach, bend, twist, lifting up to 30 lbs., and talk and hear.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.
