Wilcox Industries

Multi-Axis CNC Operator & Setup

Newington, NH
Full Time
Mid Level
Operator:

The Multi-Axis CNC Operator is responsible for maintaining Wilcox’s quality standards while manufacturing a variety of parts. In this position you will maintain the operation of various Multi-Axis CNC machines, this includes but is not limited to preparing stock, inspecting parts, cleaning and deburring parts, and maintaining a clean working environment.

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Carry out machine operations as instructed.
  • Responsible for the visual and physical quality of the parts being machined.
  • Alert senior department personnel when offsets and/or tool changes are needed.
  • Use 1factory to complete the necessary daily inspections.
  • Work with the Quality Department to ensure parts are within engineering tolerances to avoid costly scrap or rework.
  • Verify necessary gaging is within calibration date.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
  • Ensure adherence to all safety protocols.
  • Ensures compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other federal requirements.
  • Perform other duties as necessary when directed to do so to support business needs.
Qualifications & Requirements 
Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position. 
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments and gauges to check parts according to drawings.
  • Knowledge or willingness to learn how to read basic engineering drawings.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, process documentation, and work orders.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Committed to safety consciousness and able to follow the company’s safety policies and procedures · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic computer usage, to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Wilcox is a U.S government defense contractor, and this position requires access to export-controlled technology. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology prior to beginning work
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Vocational or similar training in the machining field.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to work in noisy environments.
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all parts of the machine.
  • Must wear eye and ear protection.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear; use hands and fingers to handle and touch objects, tools, or controls to work in a production environment. Vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to work. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 35 pounds at times
  • Hand eye coordination.
  • Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions with fingers, hands and wrists. 
  • Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts
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Setup:

Multi-Axis CNC Setup is responsible for maintaining Wilcox’s quality standards while manufacturing a variety of parts. In this position you will set up various and maintain the operation of Multi-Axis CNC machines, this includes but is not limited to setting up machines and bar feeders, preparing stock, inspecting parts, cleaning and deburring parts, and maintaining a clean working environment.

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Carry out machine operations as instructed.
  • Responsible for the visual and physical quality of the parts being machined.
  • Set up proven jobs on multi-axis machines in the department.
  • Update work order information as required.
  • Make minor program adjustments when necessary.
  • Work with programming and engineering to improve processes and manufacturability of parts.
  • Make Mazak service calls.
  • Perform tool changes and make offsets as needed.
  • Train new employees.
  • Train and assist operators in the area with tool changes and making offsets
  • Identify tooling based on provided setup sheet or program information.
  • Use 1factory to complete the necessary inspections.
  • Work with the Quality Department to ensure parts are within engineering tolerances to avoid costly scrap or rework.
  • Verify necessary gaging is at the machines and is within calibration date.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
  • Get first piece signed off for new work orders on running jobs.
  • Perform machine maintenance tasks when necessary.
  • Navigate machine manuals to diagnose errors and assist in resolving problems
  • Set up and adjust bar feeder settings when necessary.
  • Identifies problems, provides possible solutions, seeks guidance, and participates in corrective actions.
  • Ensure adherence to all safety protocols.
  • Ensures compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other federal requirements.
  • Perform other duties as necessary when directed to do so to support business needs.
Qualifications & Requirements 
Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.
  • Understanding of Mazatrol and g-code programming.
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments and gauges to check complex parts according to drawings.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, process documentation, and work orders.
  • Understanding of machine axis and offset systems.
  • Ability to diagnose machine errors or malfunctions and assist in resolving problems.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Committed to safety consciousness and able to follow the company’s safety policies and procedures. Basic computer usage, to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Wilcox is a U.S government defense contractor, and this position requires access to export-controlled technology. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology prior to beginning work.
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Vocational or similar training in the machining field.
  • Have, or purchase own basic measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, indicator, etc.) and hand tools (hex keys, torx keys, adjustable wrench, etc.).
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to work in noisy environments.
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all parts of the machine.
  • Must wear eye and ear protection.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear; use hands and fingers to handle and touch objects, tools, or controls to work in a production environment. Vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to work. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 35 pounds at times
  • Hand eye coordination.
  • Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions with fingers, hands and wrists. 
  • Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts.

**Compensation offered may vary depending upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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