Set-up Technician - Guelph, Canada - Linamar Corp

Linamar Corp

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Guelph, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Setup Technician

About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets.

From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.

With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Qualifications:

A Machine license or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four (4) or more years of machine shop experience
Previous experience with lathes, mills, grinders, heat treating, multi spindle CNC, and gundrills will be considered an advantage
Full understanding and knowledge of machine controls, tools and work offsets
Intermediate understanding of CNC programming
Capable of operating CNC machines
Capable of setting priorities for all setups
Knowledge of SPC methods, process and machine capability requirements
Must be capable of using measuring gauges and working to customer specifications
Able to read CNC programs
Ability to interpret blueprints and GD&T
Possess excellent communication skills to interact with supervisors to take direction on job assignments, to seek clarification on unclear drawings or job instructions and to seek help when problems arise.
Interact with coworkers to exchange tips about methods and procedures, to relay new information and to receive instructions or to instruct others how to perform new jobs.
Possess problem solving skills to decide how to adjust or to change machine settings to improve the quality of pieces
Ability to work independently and under pressure with strict timelines. When needed, be a part of a cross functional team which includes management to coordinate efforts to ensure that machines are used efficiently and work priorities are well managed
Ability to learn new specifications and procedures through onthejob training and experience. Receive training in first aid and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written forms to various levels within the organization
Must have basic computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, responsible for complex operations and duties in production.
Track equipment performance and adjust setups, calibrations, and alignments. Call other specialists when serious problems occur.
Track data associated with production equipment and report any inconsistencies.
May assist with training other production technicians in order to crosstrain workers
Setup equipment
Write and/or modify CNC programs for lathes, milling machines, and grinders
Set up CNC lathes, milling machines, grinders, SPM's based on process specifications.
Analyze "out of tolerance" conditions and make adjustments via offsets.
Read and interpret CMM reports.
Set up and maintain adjustable support tools (fixturing)
Predict tool wear and tool changes based on SPC data
Identify, select and prepare tooling
Engaging in process and tooling improvements for cost reduction programs i.e. analyze tool wear and modify programs to improve tooling cost per piece
Review tool cutter paths and other program elements with a view to reducing cycle time
Work closely with Engineering on program launches
Focus on continual improvement and cost reduction

What Linamar Has To Offer

Opportunities for career advancement.
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Social committees and sports teams.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Locations:

Autocom Mfg. 375 Massey Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K1B2

Camcor Mfg. 150 Arrow Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K 1T4

Camtac Mfg. 148 Arrow Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K 1T4

Cemtol Mfg. 41 Minto Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K 1A9

Comtech Mfg. 355 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, ON, Canada N1H 1E6

Corvex Mfg. 12 Independence Place, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K 1H8

Eston Mfg. 277 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, ON, Canada N1H 1E6

Hastech Mfg. 301 Massey Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K 1B2

Linamar Gear 32 Independence Place, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1K 1H8

Linamar Innovation HUB 750 Woodlawn Road W, Guelph, ON N1K 1G4

Linamar Performance Center, 30 Minto Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K 1H5

Linergy Mfg. 87 Campbell Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1H 1B9

Linex Mfg. 355 Massey Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K 1B2

LPP Manufacturing Inc. 347 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, ON, Canada N1H 1E6

PowerCor Mfg. 545 Elmira Road North, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K 1C2

Quadrad Mfg. 30 Malcolm Road, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1K 1A9

Roctel Mfg. 415 Elmira Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1K 1H3

Skyjack Inc. Plant 1, 55 Campbell Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1H 1B9

Skyjack Inc. Plant 2, 201 Woodlawn Road Wes