CNC Machine/Automation Set up Technician

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Machine/Automation Setup Technician

Location: Plymouth, MI
Job Type: Full-time, 1st Shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Salary Range: Hourly rate depends on skill level / experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team in Plymouth, MI. In this 1st-shift role, you will learn to set up, program, and operate our high-precision CNC cold-forming machinery and automation cell, transforming raw wire stock into critical components for the automotive sector. While prior experience with CNC wire-forming machinery and Fanuc Robots is preferred, we are fully willing to train the right candidate who possesses a strong foundational background in manufacturing and mechanical setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & CNC Programming: Learn to perform complete mechanical setups, tooling changes, and adjustments on CNC wire-bending and spring-winding machines. Edit, optimize, and troubleshoot programs directly on the machine control interfaces to correct geometric variances for automotive wire parts.
• Robot Programming: Learn to program robots in our automated cells
• Quality Assurance: Inspect first-piece and in-process parts using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical malfunctions, wire feed tooling wear, and software errors swiftly to minimize machine downtime and maintain production targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of general manufacturing experience required.
• Robotic Experience: Prior experience with using robots; Fanuc preferred.
• CNC Knowledge: Prior experience setting up and operating CNC wire-forming or spring-coiling machinery is highly preferred, but we are willing to train candidates with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Technical Acumen: Strong mechanical aptitude with a desire to learn advanced automated machinery programming.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage tailored directly to your skill level and technical experience.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship program for specialized wire-forming machinery.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• 10 paid company holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities for advanced technical training directly through equipment certification programs.

Clips & Clamps Industries is a manufacturer of precision metal-formed products serving the automotive and other industries. Capabilities include tooling design, tooling build, progressive, compound and transfer die stamping, strip and wire slide forming, CNC wire forming, resistance and robotic MIG welding, automated assembly and packaging. We are a small climate-controlled facility, family owned and operated since 1954.

Company Description

Clips & Clamps Industries is a manufacturer of precision metal-formed products serving the automotive and other industries. Capabilities include tooling design, tooling build, progressive, compound and transfer die stamping, strip and wire slide forming, CNC wire forming, resistance and robotic MIG welding, automated assembly and packaging. We are a small climate-controlled facility, family owned and operated since 1954.