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NETFORM · 4 months ago

CNC Setup Technician

positionDanview Tech, Shelby Township, MI, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$25/hr - $27/hr
date7+ years exp

NETFORM is a manufacturing company seeking a CNC Setup Technician to provide comprehensive support for CNC turning and milling activities. The role involves performing setups, maintaining CNC programs, and implementing improvements to enhance production efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive support for all production CNC turning and milling activities
Perform setups and changeovers between various production parts
Uploading and maintaining the latest CNC programs to the company server (location to be determined by the Engineering team), ensuring that the program database is current for all active production jobs. Folders to be classified per cell/job number, and all obsolete programs to be moved to the obsolete folder for reference
Actively implement and/or suggest improvement ideas to reduce cycle times, reduce perishable tooling cost and scrap rates; communicate these improvements across all shifts
Monitor tool wear, report when tools are not reaching the desired piece-per-edge standards and suggest increasing/reducing tool life if wear is not as expected
Write, implement and maintain lathe gantry programs
Manage and maintain the CNC lathe tooling area, including ordering of spares as necessary
Perform or assist in preventative maintenance and routine machine / tooling checks
Train other employees in all aspects of CNC turning and milling to enhance team capabilities and ensure consistent operational quality
Maintain all work holding including ordering of spares as necessary
Perform all other duties as assigned to support production goals and maintain operational efficiency

Qualification

Fanuc CNC controlsCNC machining experienceMG codeBlueprint readingMurata lathes operationCMM Reports understandingTool geometryOffsetsChuckCollet setupAdvanced manufacturing techniquesCommunication skills

Required

Agree to NETFORM Employee Handbook
Pass pre-employment screening (e.g., drug test, background check)
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
Hands-on experience with Fanuc CNC controls
Minimum 7+ years' experience on CNC machining
Understands M and G code
Able to make program edits
Understands lathe bar and insert set up
Tool geometry and offsets
Fluent in G, D and T
Understands chuck and collet setup in lathes
Ability to use indicator to check runout, initial setups
Understands CMM Reports
Ability to use hand gaging equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, Depth Mic, Etc.)
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
Proven experience operating and setting up Murata lathes and various VMC
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques and tooling management

Company

NETFORM

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Netform International develops enterprise software for social network analysis and operational efficiency.
dateFounded in 1953
location
Maumee, Ohio, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.netform.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

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