About the Role
Weco is a contract manufacturer of machined components, fabricated sheet metal, and assembled metal products. We serve various industries including OEM Industrial, Healthcare/Medical Device, Aerospace/Defense, Renewable Energy, and Electronics.
Responsibilities
- Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters.
- Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Plans stock inventory by checking stock and placing orders.
- Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions and calculating requirements.
- Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, and attachments.
- Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
- Verifies settings by measuring first-run part and sample workpieces.
- Maintains specifications by observing operations, taking measurements, and troubleshooting processes.
- Adjusts and reprograms controls, sharpens and replaces worn tools.
- Adheres to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance and following manufacturer's instructions.
- Troubleshoots malfunctions and calls for repairs.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions and needs.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for new requests and exploring opportunities to add value.
Requirements
- 5-10 years’ experience setting up and running vertical machining centers.
- Able to make adjustments to the program for cutter compensation and tool length offsets.
- Able to read prints.
- Able to read micrometers.
- Knowledge of GD&T callouts.
- Knowledge of machining tools.
- Must be punctual and ready to work.
- Experience running Haas and Hardinge machining centers is a plus.
Skills
- Conceptual Skills
- Process Improvement
- Verbal Communication
- Functional and Technical Skills
- Controls and Instrumentation
- Supply Management
- Tooling
- Coordination
- Inventory Control
- Attention to Detail
- Judgment
Experience Level
- 5-10 years
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a team of talented professionals.
- Chance to make a significant impact on the company's bottom line.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
About the Company
- Weco is a value-added single-source contract manufacturer of machined components, finished fabricated sheet metal, and assembled metal products.
- Our three facilities encompass all aspects of metal product manufacturing including our own on-site finishing with powder, paint, and graphics capability.
- We serve the OEM Industrial, Healthcare/Medical Device, Aerospace/Defense, Renewable Energy, and Electronics by manufacturing both conventional and the most technically demanding items.
