Large Format CNC Operator
Symmetrix Composite Tooling, Inc. is a multi-axis large format digital fabricator specializing in composites and serving progressive industries such as alternative energy, transportation, marine, art, and architecture, operating multiple tooling plants located across the country. Accuracy, attention to detail, and surface fidelity are essential to the success of the company.
Located in: Statesville, North Carolina
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
The CNC operator will take information, details, and programmed tool paths from operations and engineering to align, secure, and machine patterns and molds out of EPS foam, epoxy modeling paste, wood, and other “soft” materials as well as machining of composites.
For an idea of what we mean by large-format, of this work, see
Large Format CNC Operator
Working under the direction of the Plant Manager, Shop Floor Supervisor and closely with engineering, the CNC machine operator will be responsible for:
1
Safety and Efficiency
The safe, efficient, and accurate operation of Symmetrix 80’x20’x10’ 5-axis CMS machining center.
2
Installation and Alignment
Installing, aligning, and fixturing large composite blanks.
3
Measurements
Tool setting and measuring
4
Scheduling
Scheduling and running tool paths as required
5
Dust collection operation
Dust collection operation and machine envelope cleaning
6
Maintenance and repair
Maintenance and repair of the CNC machinery
7
Calibration
Machine calibration
8
Documentation
Managing project documentation
For an idea of what we mean by large-format, of this work, see
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing and CNC machine operation.
- Large format machine familiarity a plus.
- Machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
- CNC programming, G & M-codes, and the general Windows environment.
- Knowledge of Siemens NX and Rhino a plus
- Knowledge of FRP tooling methods