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CNC operator & Jig Setter


Job Location:

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted: 12 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsible for setting up operating and maintaining 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines (routers mills and gantry systems) to machine trim and drill composite components (carbon fiber fiberglass sandwich cores) MDF boards Metallic materials to tight tolerances. Responsible for Setting up of Jigs & Assembly fixtures as per requirements.

Requirements
  • Experience: 25 years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines with at least 12 years specifically focused on composite materials.

  • Education: ITI Fitter Diploma in Mechanical or any suitable degrees

  • Technical Requirements:

  • CNC Setup & Operation: Set up and operate multi-axis (3-axis / 5-axis) CNC routing milling and trimming machines.

  • Tooling & Fixturing Management: Select install and align composite-specific tooling (diamond-coated/PCD tooling router bits compression cutters) and manage vacuum workholding systems (vacuum tables custom soft-jaws porous fixtures). Setting up of Assembly Jigs & Fixtures.

  • Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation: Read and interpret complex 3D CAD/CAM models engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications.

  • Process & Tool Path Monitoring: Monitor cutting parameters (speeds feeds dust extraction flow) to prevent delamination splintering fiber pull-out or heat build-up in composite structures.

  • EHS & Dust Suppression: Strict adherence to safety protocols regarding airborne composite dust including operating dust containment systems (HEPA vacuums) wearing required PPE (P100/respirators) and maintaining clean-room standards.

  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform daily preventative maintenance on CNC machinery vacuum pumps and dust collection units; troubleshoot minor G-code program or setup issues.

  • Knowledge on CMM & Laser tracker is advantage




  • Required Skills:

    Experience: 25 years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines with at least 12 years specifically focused on composite materials. Education: ITI Fitter Diploma in Mechanical or any suitable degrees Technical Requirements: CNC Setup & Operation: Set up and operate multi-axis (3-axis / 5-axis) CNC routing milling and trimming machines. Tooling & Fixturing Management: Select install and align composite-specific tooling (diamond-coated/PCD tooling router bits compression cutters) and manage vacuum workholding systems (vacuum tables custom soft-jaws porous fixtures). Setting up of Assembly Jigs & Fixtures. Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation: Read and interpret complex 3D CAD/CAM models engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications. Process & Tool Path Monitoring: Monitor cutting parameters (speeds feeds dust extraction flow) to prevent delamination splintering fiber pull-out or heat build-up in composite structures. EHS & Dust Suppression: Strict adherence to safety protocols regarding airborne composite dust including operating dust containment systems (HEPA vacuums) wearing required PPE (P100/respirators) and maintaining clean-room standards. Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform daily preventative maintenance on CNC machinery vacuum pumps and dust collection units; troubleshoot minor G-code program or setup issues. Knowledge on CMM & Laser tracker is advantage