Swiss Set-up Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

Setup and operate CNC metalworking and cutting equipment to perform one or more machining functions to produce a quality product per print.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Setup, operate and tend to CNC metalworking and cutting equipment, bar feed machines or robots to perform one or more machining functions on metal workpieces to produce quality parts to print, making program adjustments as required.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Review program or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, and numerical control sequences.
• Select appropriate tools, machines and materials to be used in preparation of machining work.
• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of the cuts.
• Monitor machine operations and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect problems.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when necessary.
• Set controls to regulate machining and enter commands or load control media into machine controllers to retrieve programmed instructions.
• Preventative maintenance of CNC equipment.
• Setup future jobs while machines are operating.
• Perform part inspection and measure dimensions of in process and finished workpieces to ensure conformance to print specifications, using precision measuring instruments, optical comparator, CMM or vision machines, along with templates and fixtures.
• Communicate with manufacturing, engineering and production personnel from all departments to exchange pertinent information and problem solve issues.
• Assist with corrective and preventative actions are required.
• Meet and maintain established standards for scrap and indirect labor.
• Meet and maintain established production efficiency and effectiveness standards for running production and setting up machines.
• Proper and complete documentation off all production data in ERP system, and required paperwork including set up sheets, 1st piece inspection, job travelers, etc.
• Complete all documentation per ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies :

Work Environment :

The work environment described here is representative of that which an 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.

Physical Requirements :

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 these essential functions.

Education, Certifications, and / or Licenses Requirements :

2nd Shift

Mon-Thur 3 : 00pm - 1 : 30am

Must train on 1st shift

Mon-Thur 4 : 30am - 3 : 00pm