Job Description

Our client, a manufacturer of quick disconnect couplings, fittings, and connectors, is seeking a Manufacturing Technologist I or II (aka CNC Machinist I or II) to join their growing team. This role will work very closely with several engineering teams to create and adjust prototypes for testing and review. The ideal candidate has advanced CNC experience, 3D printing experience, and has worked with CAD or other 3D software. 

This role is fully on site, so only candidates local to the Twin Cities area will be considered.

Duties

• Works from drawings, solid models, written and digital instructions to create parts in support of engineering and production efforts. 
• Performs a wide variety of duties to set up and operate CNC machines. Performs diversified and complex operations on one or more machines simultaneously as required. 
• Follow document and work instructions for processes. 
• Requires basic knowledge of various metals, plastics, and measurements used in machining processes to provide technical leadership and assist in training less experienced team members. 
• Understands aspects of operating machines and can proficiently run multiple machines.
• Handles changeovers with limited assistance, and has the ability and understanding of CNC machine logic.
• Create simple to moderately complex CNC programs, post-edit CNC programs to fine-tune processes for optimal performance and can read, find errors, and troubleshoot programs. 
• Be familiar with pre and post-processing of 3D printed parts. 
• Be able to create and post 3D printing files and post to multiple systems. 
• Capable of setting up jobs, running jobs, and inspecting parts.
• Capable of setting up multiple jobs and working with work prioritization scheduling.
• Possesses basic math and problem-solving abilities. 
• Reads prints to recognize specifications for various surfaces being machined. 
• Works from prints to determine operational sequences; selecting tools, spindle speeds, tool feed rates, and chucking/holding requirements in accordance with materials. 
• Inspects work pieces at the beginning of and throughout production run to ensure parts meet tolerance requirements. 
• Inspects and understands when to replace cutting tools. 
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use all necessary measuring tools to assure conformance to print. 
• Understands and verifies tolerances for machined surfaces. 
• Detects worn tools and replaces tooling as appropriate. 
• Appropriate tool selection for the material and process being performed. 
• Establish proper tool offsets and make necessary adjustments. 
• Performs preventative maintenance as needed on assigned equipment. 

Requirements

• Understands the differences in machining metals and plastics. 
• Clear communications, strong organizational skills, and self-driven. 
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience to help business units better develop components for machining operations. 
• Accomplish builds from beginning to end with little direction. 
• Level II (4-8 years of experience)
• Preferred Job Qualifications Associate degree or higher preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in setting up, operating, and programming CNC and manual machines. 
• Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) experience to help business units better develop components for machining operations. 
• Selection of the appropriate machine tools and fixturing required to produce assigned work.
• Familiar with CAM software (Fusion360, Mastercam, HSM Works or GibbsCam). 
• Familiar with CAD systems such as CREO, Solidworks, Fusion360 or equivalent CAD software. 

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, Business Hours

Benefits

Medical and wellness benefits, including physical, dental, and visual benefits will be made available. PTO and sick time is accrued and can be used per the company policy. 401k contribution and matching is available to all eligible employees.

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