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Located in Tecumseh, MI, IDIDIT manufactures the highest quality, American made, steering columns and accessories for the automotive aftermarket, as well as steering systems for performance, off-road, industrial, commercial and government vehicles. With 35,000 square feet of fully air-conditioned floor space and state of the art CNC machinery, IDIDIT has a clean and comfortable work environment. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work life balance and the best tools possible to do their jobs.

Our team is passionate about quality and the markets that we serve. They are an exceptionally talented and intelligent team and are the foundation of our success. IDIDIT is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the continued growth of our company and our employees.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please check out the career opportunities that we have available.

JOB OPENINGS

CNC SET-UP OPERATOR

Job Summary: Performs set-ups and production runs on CNC turning centers. Loads and unloads parts from CNC lathe as needed. Also assists with product assembly. Reads and interprets blue-prints and diagrams, produces quality parts, and performs quality sub-assembly duties. Performs daily machine maintenance.

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Essential Functions:

Sets up and runs production per schedule
Uses and maintains setup books for production jobs
Makes quality parts using proper machining practices
Checks parts against inspection drawings and makes necessary tool offsets to keep parts within acceptable tolerances; changes tools and inserts as necessary
Keeps all gauges, special tools and fixtures organized and in good working order
Completes daily maintenance on machines, including way lube, coolant, grease and oil
Keeps machines and area clean and organized
Works closely with Machine Shop Coordinator in problem solving and developing new products and procedures
Prepares machine for overnight run when necessary
Cuts or makes fixtures and tools when requested as they relate to a job
Notifies Machine Shop Coordinator of material, tool or machine related problems
Participates in Lean process improvement activities and supports 5S initiatives
Logs production data and reports production & scrap data accurately
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Non-essential Functions:

May be requested to work on special projects
May assist in other areas of production as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to set up and operate CNC lathes and mills
Ability to operate ProtoTrak mill, manual mills and lathes
Ability to read specs, drawings, and gauges related to the job
Ability to read and understand CNC programs
Ability to perform machine maintenance
Ability to multi-task.
Attention to detail.
Ability to produce quality product in a productive manner.
Ability to improve processes through continuous improvement, setup reduction & Lean principles

Working Conditions:

Climate controlled manufacturing shop environment with heat and air conditioning.
Involves standing.
May involve stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling , and exposure to coolant, oil, mist and fumes.

Tools and/or Equipment Used:

Mazak multi spindle turning centers with live tooling
Manual lathe
Manual mill
Prototrak mill
Tumbler
Gauges
Drawings and blueprints
Uses a variety of hand toolds
May run other production related equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with CNC Equipment, Mazak preferred
Experience with manual machines
High school diploma or equivalent degree
Understands Lean concepts of process improvement, 5S and elimination of waste
Preferred completion of vocational related classes in vocational school or course setting

Success Factors:

Ability to perform manual lathe, manual and prototrak mill operations with little waste and few errors
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, gauges, and machine programs
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to identify where lathe and mill processes and functions may be improved

Job Type: Full-time