CNC Machinist

About TTM Technologies

TTM Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded US company on NASDAQ (TTMI), stands as a Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturer. TTM specializes in technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced PCBs. The company's name, TTM, signifies 'time-to-market,' reflecting their commitment to reducing product development cycles through time-critical, one-stop design, engineering, and manufacturing services. For more information, visit www.ttm.com.

TTM is actively seeking talented individuals, offering a supportive workplace where professionals at all career stages can thrive.

Why Join Us?

At TTM, employees are empowered to make a significant impact. The company invests in its team's success through various programs and benefits:

• Career Development: The Operator Advancement Program (OAP) supports skill certification and career progression for operators and assemblers up to three times a year. In its inaugural year, 68% of OAP applicants were promoted.
• Competitive Compensation: TTM offers competitive packages aligned with skills and experience, with annual reviews to reflect performance and market trends. This position is eligible for a 90-Day Evaluation, including a pay increase upon meeting key performance indicators.
• Comprehensive Benefits and PTO: Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance. Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually.

Scope of the CNC Machinist Role

The CNC Machinist is primarily responsible for programming and operating various equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate 3 and 4 axis CNC milling machines.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot minor mechanical malfunctions.
• Perform operator maintenance by adhering to machine-specific procedures, ensuring accessibility for maintenance personnel, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Mentor less experienced operators, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Meet production requirements by following dispatch lists, working towards daily production goals, participating in shift crossovers, assisting technicians and supervisors with workflow, and striving to increase personal and module productivity.
• Uphold Quality Requirements by completing necessary training and certifications, conforming to ISO procedures, maintaining continuous machine operation, utilizing proper handling methods, following material review board processes, recognizing quality issues, adhering to applicable processes, identifying specific registration or scaling issues, and enhancing personal and module quality levels.
• Adhere to safety requirements by wearing necessary personal protective equipment, following general housekeeping guidelines, and observing cardinal safety rules.
• Operate miscellaneous equipment such as the laser drill, scope, bevel, and oven.
• Begin to cross-function within the department, including operating routing machines.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to complete sheet metal fabrication (preferred).
• Proficiency in programming using FANUC machine language and experience with HAAS controllers.
• Capability to generate simple programs for a conversational control system on a 3 axis vertical milling machine.
• Knowledgeable with calipers and micrometers; skilled in blueprint reading.
• Ability to cross-train and become certified in most (or all) departmental operations.
• Participation in departmental or company-wide improvement initiatives.
• Ability to serve as a resource for less experienced personnel and accept additional responsibilities.
• Consistent record of high productivity and quality.
• Possess traits such as accountability, adaptability, confidence, coordination, cross-trainability, effective stress management, a positive attitude, helpfulness, goal-orientation, organization, patience, and responsibility.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when required.

Education and Experience

• Required Experience: Prior CNC training is mandatory.
• Preferred Experience: Two to four years of PCB experience is desirable.

Key skills/competency

• CNC Operation
• 3-Axis Milling
• 4-Axis Milling
• FANUC Programming
• HAAS Controller
• Troubleshooting
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality Control
• Mentoring
• Production Management