Lathe Set-up in Morgan Hill, California at Kalman Manufacturing Inc

Kalman Manufacturing of Morgan Hill, California is a Silicon Valley leader in high-precision manufacturing with a diverse customer base, ranging from medical to global positioning systems. We work closely with our customers to design, develop, and process plan products from prototypes through production.

• The Lathe Set Up Machinist assumes responsibility for setting up CNC Lathes from written and verbal instructions
• Reviews traveler, set-up instructions, drawings, inspection forms and any other relevant documentation for each job.
• Ensures the assigned machine tool is sufficiently clean and working properly, cutting tools and fixturing are available and that raw material is available prior to beginning the set-up.
• Loads jaws and tools etc. per set up instructions.
• Locates and downloads/inputs proper CNC program.
• Sets tool offsets.
• Loads and runs first piece through process and inspects per MIR.
• Adjusts as necessary and runs second piece and inspect per MIR.
• Upon completion of passing inspection submits to QA for 1st article approval.
• Ensures all necessary items, including inspection and burring tools are available for operator to run the job out.
• Trains the operator in all aspects of the process including loading, inspection and burring.
• Begins production upon receipt of the approved first article from QA.
• Follows up on operator to ensure optimum efficiency and quality of the job.
• Makes suggestions to Production Manager regarding potential improvements in part processes as well as the Lathe department.
• Ensures compliance with ISO 9001 and all governmental regulations.
• Performs other Duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Requirements

The Lathe Set-up position must have the skills and experience to perform set-ups in a safe, efficient and accurate manner. They must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with other team members ensuring instructions are clear and concise. Because of safety and equipment risk it is important Set-up personnel are at an appropriate skill level.

Skills Required

• Should be High School Graduate or equivalent. Ideal candidate would have AS degree in machine tool technology.
• Must have sufficient experience with CNC Lathes to perform set- ups in a safe and efficient manner.
• Preferably candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Must have good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be able to read drawings and understand GD&T.
• Must be able to use standard measuring tools effectively.
• Must understand “G” code.
• Must have adequate math skills.
• Must be very detailed oriented with good personal organizational skills.
• Must be familiar with Kalman’s CNC controls and machine tool models.
• Must be familiar with tooling and bar feeds etc.
• Must be able to establish offsets.
• Must be able to complete inspection and trouble shoot process to ensure parts are within drawing and manufacturing tolerances.
• Should be able to train operators in the process of manufacturing parts.
• Should be able to download programs from PC.
• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Should have experience in an ISO 9001 environment, 13485 would be helpful.

Our production employees Monday through Thursday 6AM to 4:30PM with great work/life balance
We offer competitive pay, great benefits!
100% of the employee premium is PAID (on a silver health plan)
401(k) with matching, PAID VACATION, PAID HOLIDAYS
All in a friendly, family -owned, professional and clean work environment.
Enjoy a reverse commute from Silicon Valley to our beautiful Morgan Hill facility