CNC Setup

Drive DeVilbiss has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 80 countries around the world.

“Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives.”

Summary:

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies; cycles machine and detects malfunctions in machine operations.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setup and operating CNC machines and installs and adjust collets with proper pressure.
• Sets up and operates machine on a trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Receives jobs package and verify that the components are drawing revisions and correct.
• Receives material and loads on bar feeder; adjust feeder bar for proper size of material and performs a dry run without material; verifies material against work order for correct lot number.
• Performs first piece inspection once setup is completed.
• Gives first piece to Quality Technician and waits for approval to continue, as well coordinates with Quality department to ensure units comply with specifications.
• Stops machine to change settings, offsets, and setup according per required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Checks parts according per inspection plan.
• Verifies correct tools against tool sheet and program; sets up any type of tool in the pre-setter and/or machine.
• Adjusts tools or dyes to meet blueprint specifications and replaces tooling at the machine.
• Downloads program to the machine, dry run machine with no material and all tools in place.
• Performs first cut off.
• Monitors screen pages and machine operation to detect or out of tolerance machining – adjust machine controls or control media; verifies the correct program is running in the machine
• Takes corrective action to bring units into specification. Red tags units that are out of specification (OOS), reports OOS to quality personnel.
• Complies with and maintains inspection procedure throughout production run.
• Instruct CNC Operator on required tasks to keep machine in operation.
• Notifies CNC Programmer of problems with equipment and or tooling that may cause defects/lost time, and gives updates required for improvements.
• Recommends process improvements with Supervisor or Manufacturing Engineer to resolve problems.
• Ensures work area, machine, tooling, and parts are cleaned regularly and free from excess oil deposits.
• Maintains good quality and production output.
• Labels parts to send to next operation.
• production and prototype jobs are setup consistently, timely and accurately.
• Cleans and assembles all collet assemblies, removes, or replaces fixture, collets, and tools. Inspects old collets and guide bushings.

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies:

• General knowledge and understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA 21CFR820 as it pertains to the job preferred, on the job training provided.
• Ability to make tool offset.
• Demonstrates ability to streamline processes to increase productivity and quality.
• Working knowledge of CNC machines; Mechanical aptitude required.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring equipment and real-world experience with those instruments – including but not limited to calipers, ID / OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators.
• Blueprint reading required.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of job clearance.
• Required knowledge of basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for calculating material fabrication.
• Detail Oriented.
• English communication skills preferred- reading, writing, and speaking, Spanish a plus.
• Skilled in setting priorities that move projects through efficiently – achieving customer and quality objectives.
• Skilled in working independently, following through with assignments with minimal direction.
• Reasoning skills including but not limited to comparing, classifying, analyzing, and coordinating- minimizing duplication of effort.

• Knowledgeable in set up of all required tools and in the pre-setter and /or machine and ability to effectively communicate production issues with CNC Operator, Area Set-up Programmer, Area Supervisor, Quality personnel and Production Manager as needed.

Reporting Relationships and Supervision:

Education and Experience:

• High School or equivalent.
• Two or more years of related experience.
• at least 3 years of directly related training and/or experience operating CNC lathe machines in a busy manufacturing setting.
• Setup experience and skills.

Why Apply to Drive DeVilbiss…

Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan

“Drive DeVilbiss is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Drive DeVilbiss strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and/or parental status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Drive DeVilbiss complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.”