CNC Machinist / Setup

Company: GAM Enterprises
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

GAM Can, Just ASK! That is the spirit of our entrepreneurial culture. We live and breathe our core values which are: Teamwork, being Action-Oriented, Building Long-Term Relationships, Professionalism, and Having Fun. We have an opportunity for someone to join our team that has that same passion, that same spirit and values.
We have an opportunity for a CNC-Machinist setup and operator at our Mount Prospect, IL manufacturing facility. This is an opportunity to work on state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC's such as DMG/Mori NLX's and Mazak Integrex's! GAM Enterprises manufactures high precision mechanical components used in the Robotic and Factory Automation Industries. The GAM work environment is based on mutual respect and the facility is clean, well-lighted, and air-conditioned. We are a fast-paced company with a high-mix/Low volume production system, so our team members are required to work at an efficient and prompt pace.
The CNC Machinist will produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operating CNC machines, maintaining quality, safety, maintenance, and record keeping standards. (We have 5-axis machining centers, mills, and lathes with live-tooling).
RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of a GAM CNC Setup Machinist include:

• Setup and prepare CNC machines for a job run. This includes setting up jobs through 1st piece inspection and verification of all GD&T specifications and International Standards. On average you will be responsible for at least one complete complex setup per day.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, reference planes, surface locations, and machine parameters.
• Work with the Manufacturing Engineer and the Production Supervisor to optimize CNC programs and setups for quick changeovers and reducing cycle times
• Perform inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.
• Operating manual lathes, mills, shaping machines and other general manufacturing/factory tasks.
• Load and unload the machines for job runs while performing in-process inspections of parts and adjusting machine offsets. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of experience of doing setups, program changes, and troubleshooting on CNC machines using G and M-code.
  • Experience with lathes with live-tooling (DMG-Mori, or Mazak-Integrex experience a plus).
  • Work history which includes accurate and precise use of measuring equipment (+/- .0001" tolerances), as well as interpreting engineering drawings, understanding all symbols and GD&T.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, past history of good attendance, strong work ethic, and the ability to change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to manage work time and be self-directed in order to meet production needs.
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week, ability to lift 50 pounds and stand on your feet for an entire shift.
  • Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays.
    GAM offers a compensation and benefits package that includes very good salary, choice of 3 medical plans, company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) with matching, profit sharing plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.

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