Overview

OVERVIEW
Reporting to and under the direction of the Manager, Machining, this position is responsible for:

  • The setting-up, and operating of CNC Machining Centers to cut various sizes of metal work pieces during the course of the mould/die build or repair according to  customer specifications and requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables

  • Load, unload, change and modify program data into CNC control unit of machine for various operations needed to complete the job

  • Set up, operate and maintain CNC 5 axis/Gun Drill Machining Center using controls to adjust feeds and speeds

  • Compute dimensions, work within tolerances, able to measure and lay out work pieces

  • Examines work piece, selects work holding arrangement and plans sequence of machining operations

  • Positions, sets-up, secures work pieces to table and/or angle plates, using clamps, shims, parallel blocks, bolts, fixturing system

  • Verifies alignment of work pieces with center of machine spindle

  • Selects and mounts proper cutting tools in machine spindle

  • Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance

  • Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances

  • Check and verify the dimensions at each step of the process for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

  • Repair machine tools and parts

  • Sharpens cutting tools using bench or pedestal grinder

  • Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports

  • Expected to maintain a clean work environment at all times

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

  • Computer numerical control (CNC) machines

  • PowerMILL or Lemoine software

  • Outside and inside Micrometers

  • Callipers

  • Dial and test indicators

  • Fixed Gauges

  • Scales

  • Telescoping gauges