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Read the community guidelinesPersonal qualifications: No similar relevant experience; a blank slate
Position applied for: CNC Milling Machine Engineer
Job duties
Warm up the machine at 7:55 a.m., sweep the floor, inspect, turn on the power, turn on the radio, and open the windows
Calibrate the reference tool, calibrate the 3D gauge, and wipe the tapered hole
Carry out the work assigned by the CAD/CAM engineer and the boss
Basic tasks: install tools, mount tools, calibrate runout, and set the workpiece position and height
Maintain and manage tool holders, collets, and cutting tools
Grind tools during free time
Refill the machine spindle circulating oil, way oil, and cutting oil
Operate machines: 3-axis machining centers, conventional milling machines, grinding machines, NC grinding machines; sharpen tool holders and drill bits
Remove cutting-oil waste and used oil after work
Normal finishing time is 5 p.m. If there is nothing to do, overtime pay is not counted for less than 30 minutes
If you work overtime until 8 p.m., you get a meal if you do not take a break
Before holidays, there is a major cleanup: sweep the floor, take out the trash, absorb oil, and clean the iron chips behind the machines
The technicians there are very nice, if they are still there
Please do not stay silent. Ask if you do not know; otherwise, you will be scolded
If your memory is poor, take notes. Do not make the same mistake three times, or you will also be scolded
If you have any questions during work, clock out at the end of the day and stay to ask the boss
If you want to learn programming, you must obtain the boss’s approval, then clock out and stay to study
Mobile phones cannot be used, but you may carry them on you
The toilet is a squat toilet; there is only one
If any of the three major holidays occurs during the probationary period, there is no holiday bonus because holiday bonuses are not provided during probation
There is an annual bonus, paid proportionally
Employee gatherings (apparently lunches): during my employment, none were held because of the pandemic
Year-end banquet bonus: 1,000; no banquet was held during the pandemic
After working for six months, you receive three days of annual leave
Group insurance: unknown
Urgent deliveries often arise at work; you may suddenly be asked to work overtime after 4 p.m.
Unscheduled additional work is common
If there is not much work, you may be told to take an early unpaid break
For leave, that day’s pay is deducted; sick leave is half pay
There is no perfect-attendance system
Work bonuses are none of your concern
In recent years of working here, I received no work bonus, did not learn programming, and did not obtain the boss’s approval
The salary is still the probationary-period salary
Not recommended for infants and young children to come and take on this challenge. You must be able to withstand being scolded and think flexibly and adaptively
Please give advance notice when resigning. Resignation pay is given by check; you do not need to come back on the 10th to collect the check
For the reference of those who come after
The cats are very cute
The work environment is clean
The interview includes questions about machining.
First, you take a written test (the test is different for CAD/CAM engineers and CNC milling machine engineers).
For example:
What are the conditions for precise machining? Tool holders, collets, cutting tools, runout.
Tool identification.
Dimensional measurements must be accurate.
Measuring a finished product weighing one pressure gram.
What to pay attention to when machining an object.
Afterward, they ask about your work experience.
Your reasons for leaving your previous job.
Whether you have a girlfriend or wife, and whether overtime would affect your relationship.
For work skills, say whatever you know.
They will also ask about your salary requirements.
Example: 26,000 during the probationary period, 30,000 after passing probation.
If you do not pass the probationary period, they may ask you to leave at any time.
Lunch is provided. There is a water dispenser, an electric fan, and a reclining chair.
If applying for a CAD/CAM engineer position, bringing a portfolio will get you criticized (do not bring drawings from another company).
If applying for a CNC milling machine engineer position, answer the questions normally, take a tour of the workplace, and if they like you, you will be hired.
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