Job Description

Are you ready to join a dynamic global gear technology group and be part of a company that promises to "wow your world"? IMS Gear, a leading producer of gear technologies for the automotive industry, is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a CNC Machine Operator.About IMS Gear:

With a history spanning over 160 years, IMS Gear has consistently grown, thanks to our customer-centric approach, problem-solving expertise, and an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Headquartered in Donaueschingen, Germany, we operate globally with a workforce of about 3,600 employees across Europe, North America, and Asia.

You support our team as

Set-up Technician (Metals)

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

We are currently seeking a Set-up Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will beresponsiblefor preventive maintenance, performing change overs, repairing of machines and equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Shifts Available

2nd shift 2:55pm to 11:05pm,

3rd shift 10:55pm to 7:05am

**Work Location:**In person (Gainesville, GA)

Responsibilities:

• Starting and verifying production

• Maintenance of machines and equipment

• Troubleshooting of CNC machines and related equipment

• Performing change overs

• Changing and setting tools

• Handling and inspection of material

• Operating CNC machines

• Limited program adjustments

• Perform minor repairs

• Production reporting

• Performing quality inspection and recording into quality system

• Following International Automotive Task Force quality standards – IATF 16949

• Escalation of issues to manager

• Teamwork – assisting others with more difficult tasks

• Following Internal Quality Issues procedure – IQI

• Ensuring First in – First out

• Ensuring safety rules and policies are followed

• Housekeeping – 5S-Standard

• Other duties assigned

**Education Requirements:**

• Vocational or Certificate Training: desired

• Work experience in a high volume manufacturing environment:

• Minimum 1 year, desired 2 years or more

Skills Requirements:

• Good reading comprehension of work instruction

• Good ability to work in a team environment

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Good organizational skills

• Detail oriented

• Good technical skills

• Good hands-on troubleshooting

• Basic knowledge of CNC machines (maintenance, set up, operation)

• Basic understanding of metric system

• Basic understanding of measurement equipment – preferred

• Basic experience with quality systems – preferred

• Moderate computer skills

• Basic G-Code programming – preferred

Some of your Benefits:

• 401(k) & 401 (k) matching
• Health, Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
• CompanyPaid Life insurance
• CompanyPaid Short term and Long term disability insurance
• 15Days of paid time-off and 10 paid holidays

**Work Environment/Physical Demands:**

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. other lifting assisted by crane
• Pushing and Pulling up to 80 lbs. using material handling equipment
• Constant standing, walking, handling and using fingers
• Frequent sitting, bending, reaching outward and reaching above shoulders
• Occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling, working from heights and working in narrow spaces

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employercommitted to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

If you are ready to contribute to our success and experience your own wow moments, apply now to be part of the IMS Gear family!

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• Calipers and Micrometers