CNC set-up Technician **
** $30/hr

Butler, NJ

_1st shift: Monday - Friday 7 a.m - 3:30 p.m.
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MentorWorks Education Capital, a workforce development company, is looking for a CNC Set-Up Technician to join one of our employer partners. Candidates will be screened by the MentorWorks team. If selected, the candidate will move on in the process to our employment partner.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check the Daily Production Schedule for requirements for CNC Machine Set–Ups and divide workload among other CNC Set–Up Technicians
• Obtain job folders (engineering drawings, stacking diagrams, and setup sheets) from CNC Office or from CAD Designer
• Understand and confirm proper paperwork, tools, gages, and bar stock material are present for the job
• Pull all Tooling (inserts, etc.) and Gages from CNC Tool Crib
• Layout out all Tooling and Gages at CNC Machine to be setup
• Return (upload) previous job program from CNC Machine and get (download) new job program to CNC Machine
• Install all tooling into the CNC machine turret tool positions
• Touch off tools and update program with proper tool positions
• “Dry run” a part to confirm touch off settings are accurate (to avoid tooling interference)
• Run part and compare to engineering drawing and make fine adjustments

Education/Experience:

• Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to learn the setup of Computer Numeric Controlled Machines
• Mechanically inclined in machine setups (knowledge and use of tools and measuring equipment)
• Language Skills:
  • Ability to understand English (Basic Communication Skills)
• Mathematical Skills:
  • • Basic Math Skills (measuring, use of calculator)
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as calipers, comparators, depth micrometers, surface finish testers
• Have their own or purchase a Venier Caliper for measuring parts and eye loop for inspecting parts

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to carry out detailed and involved written and verbal instructions

Physical Demands:

• Must frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger or handle or feel objects and tools or controls and talk or hear
• Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Employee is occasionally required to walk – Specific vision abilities require close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Will work with moving mechanical parts and is exposed to vibration
• Work in a machine shop environment where floors may be slippery due to oil spills, use of aqueous degreasing solution for floor cleanup, and metal chips
• Noise level is usually moderate for a manufacturing plant
• Work where a forklift is being operated –Safely remove bar stock from cantilever racks
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must have permanent US work authorization. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidate Tip : Often, candidates are not explicit about their experiences and skills, which makes it hard for recruiters to assess their applications.

Consider tailoring your resume to include the following key phrases to highlight actual skills, experiences, and qualifications to increase your chances of being considered for this position. Please be honest in assessing whether these key phrases apply to you or not.

Consider adding one or more of these key phrases in your resume or work experience if they are relevant: CNC Machine Set-Up experience, Knowledge of CNC machine tools and equipment, Ability to interpret engineering drawings and setup sheets, Familiarity with CAD software, Proficient in tooling selection and installation, Understanding of tooling touch-off procedures, Experience with part inspection and quality control, Basic math skills for measurements and calculations, Competence in using measuring instruments like calipers, comparators, and micrometers, Physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds, Proficient in English for effective communication, Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with machine setups, Ability to work in a machine shop environment, Adherence to safety protocols and practices, Experience working with CNC turrets and tool cribs, Ability to troubleshoot and make adjustments during production runs, Knowledge of CNC programming and ability to upload/download programs, Familiarity with workplace organization and dividing workload among technicians,