CNC Operator (Steel)

Description

Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the CNC Operator is responsible for the manufacture of parts per plant specifications in an accurate and timely manner utilizing manual and CNC cutting centers, completing the required cutting operations for special orders, secondary operations on production components, and primary operations on CNC cut components.   

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

This list of functions and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Set up and operate CNC cutting centers. Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to applicable quality, customer, and company standards.
2. Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer and work instructions and making suggestions for repairs.
3. Closely monitor for problems in the production process and check accuracy of the finished pieces against drawings using calibrated measuring tools.
4. Assure product and production environment meets company and customer expectations of quality, productivity, organization and workmanship.  
5. Assist team leaders and peers as directed, Train other machinists on various machines.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

1. Minimum of a high school education and two or more years of machining experience including the completion of equivalent training and/or on-the-job experience.
2. Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
3. Must perform metric conversions
4. Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings.
5. Familiar with milling and turning tools, offset adjustment and tool replacement.
6. G code and M code proficient

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed instructions.
2. Ability to use precise measuring devices incidental to operations such as ruler, calipers, micrometers, and square and fixed gauges.
3. Ability to work independently and prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, handle, touch, feel, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arm, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 70 pounds on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.