CNC Milling Set Up Operator - Level III

Sets-up and operates CNC Milling Machines to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards. This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to: Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance ProgramMajor Areas of Responsibility: * Set-up and operate Milling machines (Feeler, Robodrill, and Hass platforms) * Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to produce a quality part. * Checks to make sure that the material to be used meets all specifications. Obtains bar stock or material from staging area. * Performs complex set-ups of own work or for others. * Makes all required adjustments to the machinery. Obtains tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and brings up the program. Edits the program as necessary. * Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and helps to train other set-up/operators. * Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance with quality standards. * Performs visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the department or the Quality Assurance Department. * Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary. * Verifies and records actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work * Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels. * Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized. * Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area. * Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap. * Notifies lead person or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties. * Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed. * Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed. * Performs other related duties as required. * Interacts with associates from all departments. Requirements:* High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus. * 3 years of set-up experience minimum required * Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus. * Must be familiar with Fanuc controls. * Must be able to set and change tools. * Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques. * Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus. * Strong interpersonal and analytical skills. * Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork. * Must be able to read CNC programs. * Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environmentPhysical Requirements:* Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs. * Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.PI4a7519eba46c-29400-39677110