CNC Set-Up Operator

Job Title: CNC Setup Operator

Job Area: Shop

Reports to: Machine Shop Coordinator

Last Updated: January 25, 2024

Why work at IDIDIT:

Since 1986, IDIDIT has been supplying American made steering columns and accessories to custom vehicle, muscle car, hot rod, performance, and niche production manufacturers. With 35,000 square feet of fully air-conditioned floor space and state of the art CNC machinery, IDIDIT has a clean and comfortable work environment. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work life balance and the best tools possible to do their jobs.

Our team is passionate about quality and the markets that we serve. They are an exceptionally talented and intelligent team and are the foundation of our success.

IDIDIT is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the continued growth of our company and our employees.

Job Summary:

Performs set-ups and production runs on CNC turning centers. Loads and unloads parts from CNC lathe as needed. Also assists with product assembly. Reads and interprets blue-prints and diagrams, produces quality parts, and performs quality sub-assembly duties. Performs daily machine maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Sets up and runs production per schedule.

• Uses and maintains setup books for production jobs.

• Makes quality parts using proper machining practices.

• Checks parts against inspection drawings and makes necessary tool offsets to keep

parts within acceptable tolerances; changes tools and inserts as necessary.

• Keeps all gauges, special tools and fixtures organized and in good working order.

• Completes daily maintenance on machines, including way lube, coolant, grease and oil.

• Keeps machines and area clean and organized.

• Works closely with Machine Shop Coordinator in problem solving and developing new products and procedures.

• Prepares machine for overnight run when necessary.

• Cuts or makes fixtures and tools when requested as they relate to a job.

• Notifies Machine Shop Coordinator of material, tool or machine related problems.

• Participates in Lean process improvement activities and supports 5S initiatives.

• Logs production data and reports production & scrap data accurately.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Non-essential Functions:

• May be requested to work on special projects.

• May assist in other areas of production as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to set up and operate CNC lathes and mills.

• Ability to operate ProtoTrak mill, manual mills and lathes.

• Ability to read specs, drawings, and gauges related to the job.

• Ability to read and understand CNC programs.

• Ability to perform machine maintenance.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Attention to Detail.

• Ability to produce quality product in a productive manner.

• Ability to improve processes through continuous improvement, setup reduction & Lean principles.

Working Conditions: Shop environment. Involves standing. May involve stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling, and exposure to coolant, oil, mist and fumes.

Tools and/or Equipment Used: Mazak multi spindle turning centers with live tooling, Manual lathe, manual mill, Prototrak mill, tumbler, gauges, drawing and blueprints. Uses a variety of hand tools. May run other production-related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with CNC Equipment, Mazak preferred.

• Experience with manual machines.

• High school diploma or equivalent degree

• Understands Lean concepts of process improvement, 5S and elimination of waste.

• Preferred completion of vocational related classes in vocational school or course setting.

Success Factors:

• Ability to perform manual lathe, manual and prototrak mill operations with little waste and few errors.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, gauges, and machine programs.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Ability to identify where lathe and mill processes and functions may be improved.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person