Responsibilities:
• Produce fixture, tooling and components using manual machines, Bridgeport, CNC machines, Matsuura, Fanuc and Santec. Additional machines may be used including Kickpress, Zed machine, Vapor Hone, Furnaces, etc.
• Responsible to create CNC programs using blueprints, specifications, G-code, and DNC. Create and prove out programs, setup and maintain tooling, and continually improve programs for efficiency and cost.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Performs Machine set-ups, tool offsets, edits and troubleshoots programs with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot machinery to ensure production and product quality.
• Be aware of key metrics on quality, productivity, safety, and inventory usage and report when required. 
• Participate in periodic communication meetings with team regarding safety, quality and productivity.
• Train new operators on machine setup, operation, policies and procedures. 
• Responsible to setup work for other operators. 
• Create setup and process sheets.
• Draw on intuitive knowledge and experience to setup part operations, tooling, and manufacturing method.
• Use of drawings, prints, measurement hand tools, microscopes, and computers.
• Evaluate tooling to improve product quality.
• Recommend continuous improvement opportunities and abide by 5S activity.