Aerospace CNC Turn/Mill Specialist

Company Overview:

Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions.   Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

 

Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement. Currently offering a $2,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance if needed.

 

Job Summary

Set-up and troubleshoot multi-axis (dual spindle / dual turret) CNC turn / mill centers to exact dimensional and finish requirements for the products. Review and edit CNC programs as necessary for quick and successful completion of setup of these CNC machines. Participate in the Engineering Department efforts on launch of new products and major process changes.

 

Essential Functions:

 

1. Shop floor support

• Troubleshooting daily with machinists to assure machines running smoothly with capable processes at established production rates and consult engineering as needed.
• Ensures correct work holding and cutting tools are used in setup and tool life developed for replacing inserts / tools by machinists at prescribed interval for stable processes.
• Works with production supervisor to ensure priority of workflow to start products on time.
• Works with manufacturing engineers on new products to assure each part is setup to meet throughput and then document on setup sheets, tools lists, and process routers, as applicable.
• Work with production, engineering, purchasing, and tooling vendor to manage cutting tool inventory.
• Work with OEM for training on new equipment as well as maintenance of existing equipment.
• Analyze quality problems to find root cause and put corrective actions by working with others.
• Continuous improvement of existing products.

1. Ensures all parts / processes meet the required specifications by:

• Reading blueprints, operation drawings, manuals, specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Monitor and maintain cutting tool and work holding inventory system.
• Comply with all work instructions.
• Following and maintain ISO, AS, and other Schafer procedures.

1. Ensure the operational effectiveness of all assigned equipment by:

• Auditing and/or conducting all assigned and necessary preventative maintenance procedures.
• Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or other media as applicable.
• Install tooling into machines and equipment to ensure functionality and performance.
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, or others to resolve machining problems.

1. Responsible for supporting the Schafer Business Process by:

• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and implement using appropriate methods and working closely with production, quality, and engineering departments.
• Ensure quality products are produced to have no negative impact on subsequent processes.
• Recommend improving tooling costs with no compromise to quality or productivity.
• Prepare tooling, fixtures, workpiece, gages, etc. for jobs located in queue at assigned machines.
• Monitor and maintain the 6S program in assigned area.

1. Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company by:

• Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate pe