CNC Set-up Machinist – 1st Shift
Company: HYDAC Technology
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades
Glendale Heights
Type: Full Time
HYDAC is a fluid power leader that specializes in the design and development of custom solutions for the mobile and industrial markets. They have a CNC Set-up Machinist position to fill. The CNC Set-up Machinist – 1st shift is responsible for the programming and set-up on both 5 and 6-axis milling and lathe machines. The Set-up Machinist requires the use of computer numerically controlled or CNC programs to be used for automating machinists’ tools by using computer generated electronic data. 1st Shift hours are 7 AM to 3 PM. Hourly rate for this position is $28-34/hr depending upon experience. HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with company matching, FSA account, short term disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.
Responsibilities:
- A CNC Set-up Machinist must be very adept with the usage of various software like CAD or CAM.
- Needs a strategic mind to decide the best possible sequence of workflow to produce a particular product. Must think quickly and have good problem-solving skills.
- Must be motivational and know how to set goals and priorities.
- A CNC Set-Up Machinist has a very varied job profile. Must write CNC programs and necessary documents, or modify existing programs, that help to set up the machines.
- Must study the drawings of different components that must be manufactured. Then must decide the different tools and operations and the sequence in which they must be carried out, in a manner that utilizes efficient usage of resources.
- Required to estimate the time needed to finish the job.
- Reviews three-dimensional CAD blueprints and then translates them onto CAM. May even run a simulation before the process begins.
- First ask for a sample; if it is satisfactory, order mass production of the product.
- After programming, must run a quality check and see that products are being manufactured smoothly and efficiently.
- Must coordinate with the different departments like Production, Engineering, and Quality to make sure that the procedure happens smoothly.
