Star Engineering

Star Engineering

In 1965 Star Engineering and Machining was founded on a simple idea: to provide customers with quality machined parts. Today, we’re a multinational company that serves a variety of industries by providing manufacturing services ranging from CNC Machining and Turning to Reverse Engineering. We continue to serve industries such as turbochargers, oil & gas, mining, magnet wiring, train brakes, energy, heavy load transport, and more. While times continue to change, we stay at the forefront of innovation with our advanced practices and technologies at Star Engineering. In the end, we still haven’t forgotten where we came from and have not deviated from our original mission of providing the highest possible standard of machined parts delivered to our customers on time.

Star Engineering and Machining relies on our highly-trained and talented team to help meet our client’s specific project goals. If interested in joining our team, please read the required skills and descriptions below and contact us for further information.

Capabilities

  • CNC Machining
  • CNC Turning
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Inventory Management
  • Casting Supply Chain Solutions
  • Prototype Machining
  • Automated Work Centers

Required Skills

  • Geometry-level math abilities
  • Mechanical abilities
  • Ability to work within the Microsoft Office Suite of products
  • Experience in manufacturing quality
  • Ability to utilize both metric and standard units of measure
  • 2 years of experience in a relevant manufacturing quality position

Available Careers at Star Engineering

Quality Technician

Bluffton, IN

Salary

Pay to be commensurate with experience

Job Type

Full-time

Qualifications

  • Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental reimbursement

Health insurance (reimbursement on first dollar spent towards deductible)

Life insurance

Profit sharing

Vacation days

Paid holidays


Role

Support the Quality Control department by performing measurements, calibration, testing, and documentation. Comply with all company safety, quality and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints, including geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols, to determine product specifications and evaluate products for conformance.
  • Create initial parts tags (set-up) and (suspect) product identification for production orders.
  • Participate in measurement (R&R) and process capability studies as assigned.
  • Utilize and manage gage calibration software.
  • Working knowledge of ERP software.
  • Ability to complete special measurement requests for investigative support of all departments.
  • Diagnose problems and perform maintenance on gages to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Ability to identify and set up gaging for production operators.
  • Perform routine calibration on necessary gaging as appropriate.
  • Enter data for reports, including supplier capability, supplier scorecards, receipt of raw material, and inspection documentation.
  • Additional projects assigned by management or supervisor.
  • Conduct routine set-up approvals for CNC manufacturing production.
  • Proficiency with measurement devices (not limited to): basic hand gages, scope, roundness tester, CMM operation, optical comparator, contour tracer, profilometer, etc.
  • New part inspection sheet creation and plan, determining appropriate measurement techniques and frequency for existing and new product launch.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and electronically with engineering and production departments.
  • Willing and able to perform roving inspections and dock audits.
  • Able to produce and modify appropriate documentation related to QMS IATF16949 requirements: PPAP, Gage R&R, lab methods and reports, etc.
  • Gather, correlate, and apply technical information to increase production and quality of company products.
  • Compile data into various chart forms: histogram, capability, etc.
  • Perform additional individual assignments as supervisors may direct.


Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Geometry-level math abilities
  • Mechanical abilities
  • SPC experience
  • ISO/TS 16949 experience
  • Ability to work within the Microsoft Office Suite of products
  • Experience in manufacturing quality
  • Ability to utilize both metric and standard units of measure

Contact:
hr@star-eng.com

CNC Skilled Machinist

Pay

$20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job Type

  • Full-time

Number of openings for this position

  • 1

Schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overtime

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Retirement plan
  • Other

Skills & Competencies

  • Understands G and M codes and able to demonstrate proficiency in CNC programming
  • CNC precision Milling and Turning experience
  • Strong hands-on machining background with experience in CNC operation, set-up, controls and computer applications.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T

Must be team oriented, enthusiastic and possess a continuous improvement mindset.

  • Communicate clearly with all levels of Management and Team Members in the facility, both oral and written communication.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills related to:

- Organization

- Planning

- Professionalism

Job Responsibilities to include:

Skilled CNC Machinist needed to program, set-up, run mill & lathe machines to produce precision machined parts. 1st or 2nd shift operation in a clean and climate controlled environment with a competitive wage (commensurate with experience) and benefit package including health insurance reimbursement on the first dollar spent, as well as monthly profit sharing.

· Proficient in the following activities: job setup, tool nose/diameter compensation, offset, and troubleshooting.

· Cutting tool, material, coating, feed & speed experience/knowledge.

· Calculate speeds and feeds, select proper tooling, and plan a proper sequence of material removal for efficient machining

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook

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Contact us today!