J R Global Manufacturing, Inc. produces machined and fabricated metal components for customers representing transportation, equipment, communication, research and other commercial businesses.  The company uses computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines to produce these items.

Successful candidates for this position should have at least five years experience operating and setting up CNC lathes and mills.

Responsibilities

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Sets up 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 programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, and bushings; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Make minor edits to CNC programs at each machine to improve efficiency, tool life, or safety.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains 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.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to operate networked computers and manipulate/edit CNC program code.
• Mastery of, or ability to learn Cadkey, SurfCam, and SolidWorks for the purposes of modifying CNC program code and designing work holding tooling.
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet application.
• Knowledge of cutting tool geometry and applications.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications, watching YouTube videos, reading blogs, etc.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Effectively cooperate and communicate with management and fellow employees.
• Assist management with continuous improvement activities.
• Represent the company favorably in all contacts with the public and customers.
• Assumes a leadership role and trainer for less skilled or experienced employees.
• Assist management and others with activities commonly associated with a manufacturing environment.

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Conceptual Skills
• Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Supply Management
• Tooling
• Coordination
• Inventory Control
• Attention to Detail
• Good Judgment

• $22.00 - $35.00 per hour