CNC Programmers - Agawam, MA, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

Cadrex is searching for CNC Machinist with prior experience working with Swiss Style CNC turning platforms.

As a key member of our manufacturing team, you'll utilize your expertise to set up, operate, and troubleshoot machining operations for a wide variety of parts on our Swiss CNC turning equipment.

Interpret part specific work instructions for the set-up and operation of Swiss Style Turning Lathes

Install pusher collets, guide bushings and sub spindle collets per Work Instructions to hold / guide precision ground material and finish part geometry.

Configure Bar Feeder / Loader for specified material size and part parameters
Build cutting tool / holder assemblies defined by work instructions at initial set up and specific tool change intervals. Install tool holder assemblies into the appropriate machine turret or tool block position
Initiate CNC programs on machine controllers on first piece at a reduced rate, using control functions such as Single Block, Dry Run, Feed / Rapid override, and positional data to determine all aspects of a set-up have been performed correctly

Identify specific geometric / dimensional characteristics on finish or in process parts, using a combination of measuring instruments and dimensional reports from Quality Control.

Adjust tool offsets, work coordinate offsets and or macro variables per work instructions to bring dimensional characteristics into a specified tolerance per inspection criteria

Continuously monitor all aspects of CNC machining operations to identify the need for adjustments, cutting tool replacement and or potential program adjustments.

Report anomalies or improvement opportunities to production supervision
Thoroughly break down CNC machining operations in a clean / organized manner, identifying opportunities for maintenance, replacement, or improvement. Other duties include identification / verification of material lots, participation in training exercises, participation in continuous improvement initiatives, performing time cycle studies, performing secondary operations such as deburring and assembly, performing CNC machine preventative maintenance and or repair, validate CNC machine accuracy and identifying and documenting non-conforming products or materials

Familiar with "Citizen Cincom" CNC controllers
Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows based computers
Proficient in using all forms of physical inspection equipment including but not limited to Vernier Calipers, all forms of Micrometers, Dial Bore gauges, Digital Height gauges, Gauge Block stacks, Gauge Pins, Optical comparators, and Thread Gauges
Working knowledge of modern cutting tool geometries, insertable tooling systems for turning and boring on a Swiss CNC platform

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials.

With locations in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.