CNC Technician

What do we do?
Spartan Light Metal Products is on the cutting edge of automotive manufacturing. We make highly engineered parts for electric, and fuel powered vehicles. Our parts go on automakers like General Motors, Ford, Toyota and Honda. The Company is family-owned, and we have lived our family values for the past 60 years. We believe in servant leadership, collaboration, safety and quality. We have talented people that work hard and have fun.
 
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, company provided life insurance
Quarterly Incentive Program
401k Match
Tuition reimbursement
Growth and development opportunities 
Bonus opportunities 
 
JOB TITLE:  CNC Technician
LOCATION: Mexico, MO
SHIFT: 3rd
 
General Summary
 
Performs CNC set-up, programming and documentation functions ensuring proper set-up, programming and administration of programs used on CNC machines to produce production parts that meet precise specifications. Performs training and continuous improvement activities.
 
Job Duties

1. Sets-up CNC machines to perform various required machine functions and prepares tools, utilizing knowledge of machine tool capabilities, properties of materials, programs and shop math.

2. Performs CNC programming functions to design and produce machined parts to meet precise specifications, includes complex and difficult parts. Manipulates programs when required for production runs.

3. Interprets blueprints/engineering drawings and applies a variety of geometric and trigonometric principles.

4. Selects and prepares appropriate tooling, feed and speed calculations while operating and monitoring CNC machines.

5. Inspects precision parts and makes necessary machine adjustments to maintain accuracy, utilizing precision tools and indicators. Performs measurements with standard inspection equipment.

6. Maintains proper tooling documentation on all CNC machine jobs. Completes all required recordkeeping.

7. Trains and assists staff with CNC machine operation and problem solving.

8. Oversees and performs machine tooling activities:

* Monitors tool life to maximize life and minimize tooling related scrap.

* Establishes cost reduction measures for cutting tools.

* Establishes and maintains complete tooling list database with recommended inventory levels, vendor information, tool holding, etc.

* Performs CNC backups on network.

9. Follows all established quality processes, procedures and standards and customer requirements.

10. Performs continuous improvement activities, which includes developing and improving machine processes.

11. Ensures the machine(s) and surrounding areas are clean, safe and well-organized.

12. Attends required seminars and in-house training.

13. Contributes to and supports the existence of a positive work environment through personal involvement by communicating, interacting and behaving in a manner that promotes productive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and others with whom such relationships are important to the success of company operations.

Job Qualifications

Required:

     * High School/GED

     * Two-year Machine Technology degree, or similar degree/certification and/or CNC Certification

     * 5+ years CNC machinist and programming experience

Preferred: CAD experience; Completion of vendor programming and machine maintenance classes (Makino, Okuma, etc.)

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