CNC Operator/Set-up

Specific Responsibilities:

CNC Setup Operators

Join a team that is looking for individuals with leadership skills and the ability to guide, train and develop a strong CNC Department. This Full-Time position runs from 7:00 to 3:30.

As a member of NIM’s team, you will have the opportunity to contribute your talents and energies to help improve our products, services and work environment. Northern Indiana Manufacturing, Inc. (NIM) began operations in 1982 and is a family owned business. We have continued to grow our business by providing quality parts to a diverse customer base.

Specific Responsibilities:

Set-Up:

• Loads part programs into the machine memory and makes necessary edits.
• Reads blueprints, tooling instructions and standard charts to determine product specifications, work holding arrangement, cutting speeds, feed rates, and cutting tools to be used.
• Moves controls, cams and stops to set rotations speeds and feed rates and to control tool and work piece movement for specified operations.
• Change or installs chucks or chuck jaws, collet systems and indicates them true.
• Changes tools and tool holders including boring bars, stick tools, drills, taps, reamers, mills.
• May be required to decide on station and timing of each operation to assure efficient use of tools and time.
• Runs a comparison first piece part and has it checked by another operator for conformance to specifications prior to production.
• Directs the machine to the proper tool position after installing new tools.
• Acquires gauging, sets up and masters gauging including the optical comparator.

Manufacturing / Production:

• Meets or exceeds expected production rates.

Machinery and Equipment:

• Capable of replacing and sharpening worn tooling without creating scrap.
• Safely operates electric pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Maintains machine in reference to cleaning, lubricants, coolant, etc.
• Operates efficiently by obtaining standard rates set for individual jobs.
• Lifts parts manually and positions and secures in chuck.
• Operates stamping press.

Problem Solving:

• Offsets a machine during the program if necessary.
• Identifies unusual problems including but not limited to concentricity, broken tooling, excessive cycle times, etc.
• Reworks parts that exceed specification.
• May compute such data as dimensions, rotation speeds, and feed rates, using knowledge of shop mathematics and tooling instructions.

Blueprints, Gauges and SPC:

• Reads and comprehends blueprints and tolerances.
• Lays out a part according to print with necessary measuring tools after each set-up before signing off on a check sheet.
• Masters the use of gauges, including the optical comparator, and checks master sized from the print.
• Maintains and understands SPC charting techniques.
• Verifies conformance of turned parts to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers and fixed gauges.
• Performs audits and tags properly.

Safety / Housekeeping:

• Maintains machinery in reference to cleaning, lubricants, and ensures that machinery is operated within safety guidelines.
• Responsible for working area and department cleanliness.
• Responsible for ensuring that machinery complies with safety guidelines.

General Responsibilities:

• Keeps President informed of anything that could affect the performance and profitability of the company.
• Performs any other duties, not specifically stated herein, but which may be assigned by the President and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• CNC lathe: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24