Key Responsibilities Advanced Machine Setup and Operation * Set up, load, and operate CNC machines according to job specifications * Design custom fixtures for specialized machining operations * Operate equipment and monitor production to ensure quality and efficiency * Perform first article inspections and verify dimensional accuracy
CNC Programming and Optimization * Write and modify CNC programs using G-code or CAM software * Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate machining * Optimize cutting parameters, feed rates, and tool paths to improve cycle times * Troubleshoot programming errors and make real-time adjustments * Maintain a clean digital file archive
Monitor machine operations to detect and address any issues or deviations * Troubleshoot machine issues and programming errors * Identify and resolve quality problems related to setup and operation * Recommend process improvements to reduce setup time and increase throughput
Quality Control and Inspection * Conduct quality checks and measurements to ensure parts meet required specifications * Verify parts meet engineering drawings and GD&T specifications using precision measuring equipment * Use measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and other inspection tools * Perform in-process inspections and quality verification * Document quality issues and work with quality team on corrective actions Equipment Maintenance and Care * Perform routine maintenance on CNC machines to ensure optimal performance * Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues * Replace cutting tools and consumables as needed * Maintain equipment calibration and accuracy * Keep detailed maintenance logs and equipment records
Mentorship and Training * Provide guidance to CNC Operators on machine operation and troubleshooting * Share technical knowledge and process improvements with team members * Organize tools, fixtures, and materials efficiently * Maintain digital file organization and documentation
High school diploma or equivalent * 5+ years of CNC machine operation and programming experience (industry or technical college experience acceptable) * Strong knowledge of G-code and CAM software * Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills * Ability to design custom fixtures * Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel * 7+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment * Technical certification or associate degree in machining or related field * Experience with CAM software (Mastercam, ESPRIT, or similar) * Experience with multiple CNC machine types (mills, lathes, multi-axis) * Experience in contract manufacturing or high-mix production environments * Knowledge of fixture design and tooling optimization * Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing training * Forklift certification
High attention to detail with commitment to quality and precision * Excellent mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability * Process improvement orientation with focus on reducing setup time * Quality-focused with pride in workmanship * This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to the Fortune 5 Client. Tundra's benefits offering includes optional medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and a New Child Benefit.
Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America's leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients' success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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