CNC Operator

To operate, set-up and edit programs on Tsugami Swiss Machines to support medical device manufacturing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Proficient with one or more of the following machines: Tsugami, Citizen, or Star Swiss
• Operate and set-up on the machines within the department
• In addition to running machines, the Machinist will periodically inspect parts completed during the production process to monitor for consistent dimensional and visual quality.
• Responsible for continuously monitoring equipment and tooling. In the event of a breakdown or other event that would disrupt the process, the Department Lead will be notified to resolve the problem.
• Follow the instructions on the Process sheet, Drawings and/or Programs.
• Assist others to trouble shoot their work
• Interface/communicate with Quality, Engineering and other team members as needed.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Responsible for assuring that assigned activities are performed in accordance with the business unit Quality System procedures.
• Retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
• Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction
• Maintain high level of quality of job throughout the manufacturing process

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to set up and prove out new work, edit programs, and build fixtures
• Ability to coach, train and communicate with department personnel
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Ability to change tools and offsets
• Strong Mechanical and trouble shooting ability
• Strong interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, contributing to a team oriented environment.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience

• Equivalent to high school education, GED, or 5 year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

• Light to moderate physical exertion required
• Lifting/carrying Maximum lbs: 50
• Frequent lbs: 1-10
• Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work near moving mechanical parts.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Additional Notes
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.