CNC Set-up Machinist – 2nd Shift
Company: HYDAC Technology Corp
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades
Glendale Heights
Type: Full Time
HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a goal to provide quality products, components and services that meet customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of the environment. HYDAC’s team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized any demand customers require. They are seeking a CNC Set-up Machinist to join their team. The CNC Set-up Machinist – 2nd 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. Second shift hours are 3 PM to 11 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.
Essential functions of the position:
- 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.
