St. Louis, MO
The CNC Set-Up Technician must be able to troubleshoot and repair technical issues and problems with all CNC equipment. This role requires the ability to create, manage, optimize, and maintain CNC program files in G-code and Mazatrol software for mills and lathes. The CNC Set-Up Technician works closely with Manufacturing Engineering and is involved in prototype part machining and creation.
If you have CNC Set-Up Technician experience and are ready to be inspired by our leaders, encouraged by your teammates, and supported throughout your career, we would like to talk to you.
Key Position Responsibilities:
- Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part program.
- Set-Up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three-and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads
- Measure and evaluate parts using precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers and gauges
- Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
- Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards
- Read and follow blueprints, sketches, diagrams
- Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with company procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience with G-Code programming, MasterCam a plus
Key Position Requirements:
- Experience with Haas, Okuma and/or Mazak preferred
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience programming, set-up and operating CNC Mills and/or CNC Lathes
- Must be able to stand up to 8 hours a day, lift
- Must have good attendance
- Must have consistent and reliable means of transportation
- Manufacturing using Lean methodology experience preferred
Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include standing, lifting 40 pounds, bending, pushing, and walking.
Environmental conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include loud noises from machinery, handling chemicals, heat, and humidity.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Insurance (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD and more)
- Company sponsored HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
- 401k with Company contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Excellent location, walking distance to Grant’s Trail