Swiss CNC Set-Up Operator - 1st & 2nd Shifts

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Set up, adjust and operate one or more Swiss CNC Lathe machines to produce metal components with tight tolerances in a job shop with daily set-ups. The position requires the individual to be able to take the program and set up the machine and meet production set-up and run times. We are looking to fill a 1st & 2nd shift position. We do have a $2 per hour shift premium for 2nd shift.

Essential Functions :

• Read machining instructions, blueprints, work orders, and specification sheets to define machine settings and fixtures.
• Properly powering up and down the machine, load, and unload parts, ensure proper tooling.
• Set up and operate machine to verify accuracy of CNC settings or programs, calculating and setting controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.  May need to compute gear dimensions or machine settings.
• Verifies conformance of parts to specifications using micrometers, gages, and computerized gear checker.
• Comply with all work instructions, following and maintaining ISO / QS Standards and Northern Gear & Machining procedures, and quality certification requirements.
• Conduct all assigned and necessary preventative maintenance procedures, detect machine malfunctions, test operation of machine for functionality and performance, and making adjustments as needed.
• Confer with engineers, programmers, production employees, and management to resolve machining issues, while maintaining continuous improvement, improved tool life, reduction of tooling costs, machine downtime, improved set up time, and implementation of quality improvements.
• Assisting / Training operators as needed.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

(1) 1st shift position & (1) 2nd Shift position.

Monday - Friday

7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm (1st shift)

3 : 30 pm - midnight (2nd shift)

$2 per hour premium for 2nd shift

About Northern Gear and Machining :

Northern Gear and Machining is a full-service machining company based in Southeastern Wisconsin that produces precision CNC machined parts, geared components, and related assemblies. As a family-owned business for over 60 years, Northern Gear and Machining has been able to provide their customers outstanding service with quality products, cutting edge-technology, and on-time delivery.