Independence Tooling is actively seeking a CNC Lead to join our team!
Responsibilities
- Serve as Lead in the CNC Department
- Mentor, Lead and Supervise other machinists
- Produce machined parts by setting up, and operating a mill and/or computer numerical control (CNC) machine
- Plan machining by studying work orders and blueprints
- Set up mills by tramming/indicating vices and/or work material
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs
- Develop instructions for CNC Technicians
- Review 3D CAD design
- Determine steps for programming including where materials should be cut
- Convert instructions into a computer-automated manufacturing (CAM) program
- Determine job order and perform associated calculations
- Compose programs and revise existing ones for increased efficiency
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in a CNC environment
- 2+ years of experience programming in WorkNC
- Experience with CNC machining and programming
- Experience running a 5-axis machine
- Familiarity with Fanuc or Fadal controllers
- Ability to prioritize tasks & delegate them when appropriate
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or defense is a plus
- Experience running a 3+2 axis machine
- Experience running a Haas, Doosan, or Hermle
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Who are we?
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
Skills Required
- Proven leadership experience in a CNC environment
- 2 or more years of experience programming in WorkNC
- Experience with CNC machining and programming
- Experience running a 5-axis machine
- Familiarity with Fanuc or Fadal controllers
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or defense
- Experience running a 3+2 axis machine
- Experience running a Haas, Doosan, or Hermle
What We Do
Established in 1957, Waltonen is a full-service design and engineering company located in Warren, Michigan. Clients include OEMs and major tier one manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer product industries. The cornerstone of Waltonen's success consists of long-standing relationships with both its clients and its employees, complete product development lifecycle support, and a variety of innovative custom services. Its expertise with an emphasis on design, manufacturing systems, and advanced engineering makes Waltonen an engineering leader and ideal partner. DESIGN & ENGINEERING: Waltonen is ISO-9001-2008 certified and specializes in concept engineering, product development, and life cycle management, modeling and simulation, digital manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical design and program management. MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: Waltonen leads the way with facility and equipment planning and assembly and transfer systems engineering, specializing in large complex engineering and design programs. QUALITY ENGINEERING: Waltonen can evaluate and analyze dimensional engineering, human ergonomics, CMM inspection, scanning, GD&T, tolerance, reverse engineering, fixture design and build. Waltonen’s experience, strength of commitment and depth of knowledge ensure the highest level of quality and value for its clients.
