CNC Apprentice

Noranco is a world class, integrated manufacturer and solutions provider to the international commercial and military aerospace sectors. We provide added value to our customers through a wide range of sophisticated capabilities including high precision machining and sheet metal fabrication, processing, assembly, testing and supply chain management GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Setup and operate vertical, horizontal 3-6 axis CNC machining centers and CNC lathes. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Setup of machines through use of proper tools, and the most efficient technique. Align vises, fixtures with indicator to be parallel or square to a reference surface.

Indicate position of the fixture and parts. Set axis to correct position by using the right numeric code. Load and unload the program. - Participate in the update and maintenance of set up sheets for all parts through the work center.
- Operate machine with proper guarding in place, report any damaged guarding, tool holders, tools etc. Ensure guards are replaced after set up. Monitor oil levels of machine; keep machine and tools in condition. - Check the first part and make sure that all the dimensions are within tolerance.
- Change and modify programs where applicable. - Change tool length and diameter offsets, fixture and pallet offsets. - Modify and grind cutting tools as required, and use proper feed and speed for maximum efficiency. - Keep production running; debur and prep parts for loading, or clean parts to reload.
- Check parts, debur, tapping, counter boring and cleaning up tools holders from the previous setup. - Prepare tools and fixtures for the next job, get new tools, use regrind tools as required. Make sure to plan ahead when special tools may be required. - Follow Health and Safety Policies and practice safe work habits, industrial hygiene and good housekeeping around benches and machines.
- Identify opportunities for improvement via new tooling, set up reduction concepts and programming changes to improve cost and delivery - Participate in root cause and corrective action identification for inferior quality parts. - Participate in regular apprentice committee meetings - Accountable to have regular training log process and meetings with journeyman for learning opportunities - All other duties as assigned. DIMENSIONS: - Ability to use all the available measuring tools such as micrometer, dial gauges, deep micrometer, vernier, measuring block, and height gauges - Ability to create layouts, read and interpret blue prints and drawings - Full understanding of geometric tolerances - Ability to identify wear of cutting tools (inserts, drills, end mills, boring bars, etc.) - Ability to change and set cutting tools - Experience in the aerospace industry an asset - Basic computer skills are an asset, Fanuc or Mazak control knowledge is a must. - Must be able to attend a day release class once per week for the education portion of the apprenticeship COMPETENCIES: - Accountability/Dependability - Applied/Continuous Learning - Energy - Flexibility/Adaptability - Listening - Operating Equipment - Safety Focus - Work Standards WORKING CONDITIONS Physical: - Work is performed in a machine shop environment;
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and arms;
- Use of office equipment including 3-6 axis machines, hand tools, overhead cranes, etc - Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety shoes, safety goggles, ear plugs, fitted dust mask, etc.