Technical Specialist

The Technical Specialist is a highly skilled, hands-on manufacturing professional responsible for supporting CNC machining operations within the Manifolds Department. This position combines CNC machine operation, machine setup, basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and quality inspection.

2nd Shift- Schedule is Monday-Thursday 3:15p-1:45a

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor Haas and Makino CNC machines used in the production of automotive manifolds and related components.
• Make appropriate offset and tooling adjustments to maintain required dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate CNC machines during regular production and provide production coverage as needed.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and routine maintenance on CNC equipment.
• Diagnose common machine alarms, tool changer issues, sensor issues, lubrication concerns, and other routine operational problems.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments within the employee’s level of training and authorization.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Operate a coordinate measuring machine using established inspection programs.
• Review and interpret CMM inspection results and identify out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Several years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of CNC machine controls, offsets, tooling, workholding, and machine recovery procedures.
• Ability to complete automatic tool changer and tool recovery procedures.
• Ability to perform basic CNC machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of CNC machining, setup, or troubleshooting experience.
• Advanced experience with Haas and Makino machines.
• Experience with Makino Pro5 and Pro3 controls.
• Experience with NX CAM software.
• Experience performing first-piece layouts and operating CMM equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting automatic tool changers, pallet changers, probing systems, tooling problems, and common machine alarms.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently use hands and arms to operate equipment, handle tools, and inspect components.
• Regularly bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull.
• Lift and move materials, tooling, fixtures, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work around moving mechanical equipment, metal chips, cutting fluids, oils, noise, and other conditions typical of a manufacturing environment.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.