Precision Setup Technician

Precision Setup Technician Bead Industries, Inc. - 5.0 Milford, CT Job Details Full-time $34 - $36 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Blueprint specification interpretation Grinding machine operation Tooling Metal fabrication Machining tools Milling Manufacturing Full Job Description Precision Manufacturing Technician /

Setup Specialist Job Overview:

This role is designed for a versatile Mechanically Inclined Professional who thrives in a high-precision environment. You aren't just an operator; you are a problem-solver who understands how metal moves and how automated systems think. You will bridge the gap between traditional metal forming and modern motion control.

Key Responsibilities Machine Setup:

Perform setups, adjustments, and changeovers on Standard or Custom Metal Forming Equipment (Fourslide/Multislide, Power Press, Deep Draw or other custom metal forming equipment).

Motion Control Integration:

Monitor and fine-tune equipment utilizing Servo Motors to ensure precise timing, feed rates, and positioning.

Diagnostic Troubleshooting:

Identify the root cause of mechanical failures or part variations. Use a hands-on approach to "listen" to the machine and adjust tooling or parameters accordingly.

Quality Precision:

Utilize micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators to ensure all components meet tight tolerances (often within $\pm 0.001$ inches).

Process Optimization:

Collaborate with the engineering team to improve cycle times and reduce material waste by refining tool sequences. Required Skills & Qualifications The "Mechanical Mind": A natural aptitude for understanding complex linkages, cams, and synchronized movements.

Technical Proficiency:

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Metal Forming Mechanical Systems :

Understanding the metal forming process and how it relates to machine mechanical motion and timing.

Metal Cutting & Forming:

Understanding of die and part forming progression and how metal moves when forming.

Servo Systems:

Ability to navigate interface panels and adjust servo-driven feeds or indexing units.

Tooling Maintenance:

Ability to perform basic sharpening or shim adjustments to maintain part integrity during a production run. Ability to operate standard toolroom machinery (mills, drills, surface grinders). Ability to fabricate tooling components from blueprints and your own design.

Blueprint Literacy:

Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings. The Ideal Candidate You are the person people go to when a machine "just isn't running right." You enjoy the challenge of a complex setup and get a sense of satisfaction from watching a flat strip of metal turn into a perfectly formed component at high speeds. You balance a "safety-first" mindset with the drive to keep the production line humming.