Set Up Technician / Operator
Location : Whitby Facility (Fabrication Plant)
Shift : Must be able to do a bi-weekly rotation between Day shift (6 : 45am-3 : 00pm) and Afternoon Shift (2 : 45pm-11 : 00pm)
shy; Afternoon shift has a $0.50 shift premium on hours worked
shy; Monday-Friday- Occasional overtime may be needed
Company Overview :
Signature Precision Fabrication is renowned for our expertise in all our chosen types of metal working. Our customers rely on our ability to fabricate high quality, close tolerance parts and ship on-time at a competitive price.
Position Overview :
The goal of the Set-up Technician / Operator is to set up robotic cells, specialized equipment, CNC machines, Saws, Presses, and Custom assembly work cells throughout the plant. This position will be required to conduct first-off runs, create set up master sheets, and log machine / process parameters, along with assisting in the maintenance of production equipment and plant facilities.
Essential Job functions and Responsibilities :
- Teardown and Set up of diverse Machinery
- shy;Monitor machine processes and adjust as per production needs
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with troubleshooting and set up of diverse equipment such as : Punch presses, automated work centers, robotic cells, work holding fixtures
- Program & run CNC machines when required
- shy;Monitor, maintain lubrication / coolant levels and its inventory for all machines
- Performing PM of CNC’s and assist in maintenance of machinery / equipment
- shy;Build and maintain production fixtures and tools on needs basis
- shy;Not responsible for supervising others, but does provide direction, coach, and train employees
Education / Work Experience Requirements :
shy;Highschool diploma requiredTool & Die knowledge requiredshy;A minimum of 5-7 years of related work experience is needed to effectively perform the job’s responsibilitiesExperience with set up and troubleshooting of various machines; Punch presses, automated work centers, robotic cells & work holding fixturesshy;Experience using various forms of measuring equipmentshy;Hands on experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systemsshy;Experience and understanding of CNC machining processes, cutting tools, and set up of CNC MachinesAbilities / Skills :
Must have a strong mechanical aptitudeshy; Ability to Operate fork-lifts and lifting equipment to move machinery and extrusionsshy;Ability to read and understand blueprints capable of creating shop drawings to communicate technical details for fabricationAbility to write routine production reports