Employment Type : Full-Time
Wiegel Tool Works is a premier metal stamping manufacturer located in Wood Dale Illinois. Established in 1941 our company occupies a 93,000 square foot modern air-conditioned building recently expanded in 2021. WTW specializes in complete turnkey packages including engineering, prototypes, tool construction, and wire/EDM. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Set-up, operate and adjust programs on CNC Machines to form precision metal parts and components utilizing appropriate shop equipment in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. May work on manual machines from time to time as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Check prints and/or drawings. Meets with engineering to review machining requirements and 3D machined components. Determine manufacturing process, type of tool, number of electrodes, inserts, burns, etc. needed to complete work order. Program and edit and rewrite CNC Controls; perform off-line programming as required. Select, check, sharpen and/or replace cutting tools and electrodes as required. Manufacture or select appropriate work holdings and fixtures. Perform mechanical tasks including loading and unloading vices, fixtures and parts. Establish and set appropriate tool offsets. Manufacture parts from raw material to completion per blue prints, piece prints and customer specifications. Measure in-process parts to conform to blue print, customer requirements and tolerances. Trim or de-burr parts to customer specification. Identify, use and interpret appropriate calibrated metrology device for piece-part inspection. Count, mark and pack parts. Keep work area neat and orderly. Continuously review work orders to organize and optimize daily work. Receive and understand written and oral instruction. Communicate instruction and oversee work performed by lower level CNC Machinist. Communicate all program changes and other work related issues to supervisor. Follow and update all paperwork, job travelers, time records, etc. associated with position. Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and TS. Perform other job related functions as assigned by members of management. MINIMUM SKILLS & ABILITIES Requires between four and five years of trade school, vocational education, related work experience or apprenticeship in manufacturing environment. Ability to use a variety of Lathes, drill presses, and equipment including tumblers, air hose, hoists, wrenches, tool-holders, vices, etc. Read and understand Blue Prints, Piece Prints and GDT. Advanced Math skills including calculation of feeds, speeds and distances, print conversion and geometry. Understand and use a variety of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.) Write, edit and use CNC computer programs and control panels. Distinguish a variety of raw materials (stainless steel, cold rolled steel, etc.) Understand machining properties of various raw materials (303SSTv. 304SST) Good communication skills including the ability to receive and give oral and written instruction. The ability to interface with customers, management, suppliers, and other employees Responsible for the quality of their own work. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 20/20 vision required with or without correction. Use of hands 100% of the workday. Ability to stand or walk 100% of the workday. Twisting, bending, leaning frequently during the workday. Ability to lift, hold and carry 50 pounds frequently during the workday. Ability to work in a shop environment – continuous exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, coolants and oils. You should be proficient in: Machines & technologies you'll use: