CNC Setup Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Company

Connectronics is seeking a talented team player to join our team at our Edinburgh, IN facility. Join us and connect your career to the future!

Connectronics is a Qnnect Company, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, with revenues above $80 million and ~350 employees across multiple locations, is certified in many industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, Etc.) and is compliant with U.S. government DFAR and ITAR requirements.

General Description

The Lead Swiss CNC Setup & Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for the setup, programming, operation, troubleshooting, and process optimization of Swiss-style CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, and machining centers used in the manufacture of precision RF connectors, contacts, shells, cable assembly components, and related interconnect products for aerospace, defense, military, space, telecommunications, and other high-reliability applications. This position develops and maintains robust machining processes capable of meeting stringent dimensional, surface finish, quality, and traceability requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, program, operate, and optimize Swiss-style CNC lathes, CNC mills, and machining centers.
• Develop and improve machining processes for RF connector and interconnect products.
• Select tooling, fixtures, collets, inserts, and workholding solutions.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and quality issues.
• Support prototype, development, and production work for aerospace and defense customers.
• Maintain process documentation, setup sheets, tooling records, and manufacturing standards.
• Train and support operators and less-experienced machinists.
• Participate in continuous improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, and traceability requirements.
• Support ISO 9001, AS9100, corrective actions, preventive actions, and audit activities.

Requirements:

Qualifications/Requirements/Education

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Experience with Swiss CNC machines, CNC milling machines, and machining centers preferred.
• Experience machining precision RF connector components preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements.
• Knowledge of aerospace, defense, military, AS9100, ISO 9001, and high-reliability manufacturing practices preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and participate in company-provided training programs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Ability to read simple technical instructions and accomplish simple arithmetic operations. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

At Connectronics, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package reflects this commitment. Some of our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance benefits: We provide our employees with access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• 401(k) Matching: We offer up to 4% of 401(k) matching to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, etc.