CNC Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled CNC Technician to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for programming/operating 3-axis or higher CNC milling centers or similar equipment. Must be capable of programming cutting paths based off supplied CAD geometry, setting-up /fixturing work pieces in machines and efficiently operating /maintaining the equipment to produce progressive die components within a tolerance of +/- .0001” of expected dimensions.

Responsibilities:

• Program cutting paths of CNC machining equipment utilizing Computer Assisted Machining (CAM) software and CAD geometry supplied by Engineering. Archive data as required for future use.
• PCNC – Develop electrode geometry from solid models of work components.
• Efficiently operate CNC machining equipment. Responsible for producing or accurately reproduced tool components within +/- .0001” of CAD geometry according to the published CNC work center schedule.
• Assist in developing the CNC work center schedule.
• Perform routine maintenance on CNC machining equipment as specified. Responsible for coordinating subcontracted service/repair work of CNC machining equipment and ancillary equipment whenever necessary. Responsible for maintaining proper tool condition/degree of sharpness to ensure operator safety and optimal cutting speeds.
• Coordinate the purchase of CNC machining equipment spare parts and tooling. Responsible for maintaining an adequate stock of critical spare components and tools to ensure that equipment will remain operational in the case of failure of commonly replaced items.
• Arrange and track the purchase of CNC machining center consumable products including cutting fluid /coolant, mill cutters, electrodes, etc.
• Maintain an inventory of clamps/fixtures/vises to ensure proper work holding is achieved.
• Assist in the design of fixtures, gages and other custom tooling or equipment as required.
• Provide technical assistance to Engineering and Toolroom regarding CNC machining design and process issues throughout die design, die fabrication and grooming.
• Instruct and mentor Toolroom apprentices.
• Maintain integrity of W-A Design Engineering files/databases.
• Ensure quality conformance checks of finished components is performed such as Point Cloud scans with reports in PCNC.
• Other duties as assigned by WEDM/ PCNC Group Lead, Toolroom Managers or V.P. of Engineering.

Requirements:

• At least 3 yrs experience programming/operating 3-axis or higher CNC milling centers or similar equipment in a tool & die or mold making environment. Experience with high-volume tight-tolerance tooling preferable.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; 2-yr technical degree and/or apprenticeship experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and other technical documents. Familiar with CAD and/or CAM software. Understanding of ANSI/ISO drawing standards and GD&T dimensioning preferable. Knowledge of G-code preferable and Master Cam 2D / 3D CNC programming is required.
• Understand how to calculate speed and feed rates for all common CNC machining operations (mill, drill, tap, ream, boring, etc.)
• Knowledge of how to sharpen/maintain CNC machining equipment tooling (mills, drills, taps, reaming, boring bars, etc.)
• Knowledge of tool steels and their machining characteristics.
• Knowledge of metal stamping and/or injection molding industries and practices preferable.
• Knowledge of quality inspection tools and methods preferable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good analytical and computational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

This position is at our East Hanover, NJ location.

Pay Range : $28/hr. - $32/hr.

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance
• Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Pet Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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