Bird is recognized as the expert in RF communications, measurement, and management, providing innovative RF products, systems, services, and educational solutions to the wireless industry. Our employees enjoy working for a privately owned manufacturing business where their contributions make a great impact. Bird offers a competitive wage/benefit package, including medical/dental/vision, 401K, and a bonus.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Sets up CNC milling, lathe, or other machinery according to blueprint specifications. Reads and interprets technical blueprints and design models, and inputs the product design into computer modeling software. Tests the accuracy of settings and programs.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

General Functions:

Set up and operate CNC Machines.

Specific Responsibilities:

Develop an environment of continual improvement through the use of Lean tools.
Promote the Bird Family Values through your actions – Trust, Innovation, Teamwork, Achievement and Accountability.
Be able to describe the quality policy and goals, your contribution to quality, and the effects of not observing quality and customer requirements.
Setup and machine parts as directed by CNC programmer for use as production, models, or prototypes
Provide feedback and assist CNC Programmer with issues.
Reads and follows blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.
Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work pieces on machine.
Able to locate programs on a PC and load them onto a CNC machine.
Familiarity with G-Code and basic CNC programming
Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors, such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow
Starts the machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions. Stops machine to change cutting tools and set up according to the required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Provide additional assistance in machine shop as required.
Run production on mills, lathes, punch press
Ability to lift up to 50lb.
Able to use Microsoft office tools
Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

High school education or equivalent. One or more years’ setup and machining experience with 3 axis mills, lathes with live tools. .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Grip and grasp tools and parts for assembly; repetitive lifting of materials/parts weighing 5-10 lbs; form parts and perform fine manipulation; turning and twisting wrists and hands.

EEO/AA/M/F/VET/DISABILITY EMPLOYER

Bird Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Bird is committed to respecting human rights across its operations. This includes providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Bird is also committed to ensuring that no products or materials used by Bird are sourced from suppliers engaged in human rights abuses, such as forced or child labor.

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CNC Mach Set Up and Operator 26-BTG-945