CNC Machine Operator

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:

• Production Setups
• Manual machining
• Blueprint Reading
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Deburring

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• Measurement Gauges
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)