Role summary
Work from complex drawings, prototype sketches, electronic files and/or verbal instructions to facilitate manufacturing of parts and assemblies by setting up and operating manual and CNC mills, lathes, EDM and general machine shop equipment. Must set up CNC vertical mills or CNC lathes with G code controls. Must complete machining operations including in-process inspection per routers, blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions. Daily operation of CNC Lathes and CNC Notching Machine.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust and operate CNC lathes FANUC Operation System, twin spindle, multi-axis CNC lathes
- Machine parts and applications for wide variety of materials and sizes using blueprint drawings, CAD models, and pre-written CNC programs on CNC and manual lathes, mills and other equipment
- G and M code programming, operating decimal and metric systems
- Steel manufacturing processes and equipment
- Ability to calculate using fractions and decimals, identify required radii
- Experience with precision measurement devices, performance, manufacturability, safety and cost
- Quality minded at all times and familiarity with cutting tools and required hand tools
- Operate 1 or 2 machines by self or up to 3 machines with help of another operator
- Help solve machining problems related to machine
- Operate multiple lathes at same time and operate shop floor control and make adjustments to tooling as needed
- Help solve machining problems related to CNC machine and change tooling as needed
- Provide machining support for fabrication of components ranging in size from miniature to very large and include common materials with hazardous characteristics
- Responsible for production of high precision parts and performing complex setups required to produce the parts
- Use hand and power tools such as saws, sanders, hydraulic presses, lathes, mills, grinders, and use necessary precision measuring instruments, fixtures and gages
- Recognizing tool wear and replacing or changing worn tools
- Help train and assist new operators
- Manual deburring, drilling, broaching, and other duties as required
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge in CNC turning, milling machines, machining tools, truck mounted bodies, and semi-trailers manufacturing
- Strong knowledge in Fanuc CNC lathes, CNC milling and other CNC machines, G and M code programming
Education
Technical High School or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Minimum 3 years experience in similar position or in mechanical section in machining and fabrication unit
Skills
- Arabic desirable
- English essential