Turning Technician - Frankfort, IN

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure contents of type change and change all necessary tooling, including robot grippers; locating fixtures; lathe jaws & stops; gauging tools, cutting tools.
• Set and or validate tool geometry offsets.
• Assist Engineers in dry running and proving out CNC programs
• Assist Engineers in making 1st piece submission for Quality Assurance approval.
• Ensure all manufacturing and quality process instructions are posted at the production line.
• Trouble-shoot and repair machine malfunctions.
• Setup in-line reworked and bolt hole reworked on the drill press, complete Rework Record Sheet and validate reworked parts.
• Perform alarm & error resetting on all turning line equipment.
• Assist Engineering in testing new tooling.
• Maintain change tooling in an orderly fashion.
• Work with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues.
• Set all phasing sensors and Poka Yoke checks.
• Perform CNC tool replacement, adjustment of all CNC and auxiliary equipment.
• Train parts loaders and operators. Assist in directing operators and material handlers.
• Produce, report, and record information relative to production, scrap, and downtime as directed.
• Confer with and support supervisor in daily activities.
• Participate in all Lean, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives as directed.
• Participate in additional training provided by the company. (Training may include, but is not limited to, quality, efficiency, scrap, team building, 5S, and additional leadership related topics.)
• Implement effective team building skills and enforces safety regulations on the production floor.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed
  
  
  

  Starting Wage: $20.00

  We offer a 2nd shift differential of $2.00 per hour and 3^rd shift differential of $3.00 per hour

  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a CNS Setup or Manufacturing Technician in good standing with required duties.
• Familiar with Fanuc controls.
• Able to read and understand drawings and CNC programs to determine how part features are generated.
• Ability to recognize and solve quality issues.
• Able to interpret Quality reports and make appropriate decisions for adjusting offsets and CNC programs.
• Proficient at basic shop mathematics. Trigonometry is a plus.
• Good knowledge of G & M code programming.
• Must have turning line process knowledge with correct fastener applications. Able to perform turning line Poka Yoke checks.
• Must pass all written tests required by NTA
• Must be able to perform all jobs within the department and have advanced knowledge of the following: operation of machinery; CNC lathe and machining center tooling; tool/insert changes; inspection equipment; part numbers; identification markings; product quality; scrap identification and reporting; production efficiency requirements.
  
  

NTA treats all employees and applicants according to their individual qualifications, abilities, and experiences and adheres to all local and national employment rules and regulations where we operate. NTA does not tolerate discrimination due to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran/military status, or any other legally protected trait.

NTA offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) Plan, separate company contribution to your 401(k) retirement account, Paid Time Off (PTO), and eligibility for tuition reimbursement. NTA is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports diversity in the

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