CNC Operator II

• Manufacture sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs to meet marketplace demand
• Set up equipment operation feed, speed, and temperature
• Operate conventional and CNC manufacturing equipment for cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping
• Select and measure raw materials and parts according to specifications
• Resolve issues related to production, machinery, processing, and packaging operations
• Set up and operate mill-turns, mills, lathes, and grinders
• Align and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Read blueprints and set and check work using quality-control gages
• Move materials physically or mechanically as necessary
• Inspect machined products using precision gaging to ensure quality specifications
• Set up and perform machining operations on CNC machines
• Select cutters, adjust feeds and speeds, and replace dull cutters
• Operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously when required
• Support operations through specialized technical manufacturing tasks
• Complete documentation, electronic data entries, and communications accurately and promptly
• Support Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuous improvement in quality, waste reduction, and productivity

• 1–2 years of experience
• High school degree
• Machine operation experience
• Vocational training or equivalent experience; external certification may be required
• Technical school certification or apprenticeship program completion preferred
• 1–3 years of automated/CNC manufacturing experience required
• Basic troubleshooting and decision-making skills
• Ability to modify G-code programs
• Ability to handle basic or standard CNC complexity
• Ability to complete documentation, electronic data entries, and communications accurately and timely
• Ability to understand written instructions and communicate them to others
• Ability to read process instructions and drawings and recognize details
• Ability to adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proper use and care of precision measurement tools
• Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions
• Manufacturing and product knowledge
• Proven troubleshooting and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work in a team‑based environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with a moderate degree of supervision

Demonstrates expertise in CNC machine operation, including the ability to modify G-code programs and perform machining operations. Proficient in quality control, documentation, and adherence to safety policies within a manufacturing environment.

• CNC Machine Operation
• G-Code Modification
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Precision Measurement Tools
• Troubleshooting Skills

• CNC Manufacturing Experience
• Machine Operation
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality Control Inspection
• Shop Math
• Lean Enterprise Support
• Documentation Accuracy
• Raw Material Measurement
• Equipment Setup
• Production Cost Management

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Decision‑Making Skills
• Basic Troubleshooting

• Technical School Certification
• Vocational Training Certification
• Apprenticeship Completion

• Manufacturing
• Production Operations
• Quality Specifications
• Continuous Improvement
• Safety Policies

• CNC Machines
• Conventional Manufacturing Equipment
• Precision Gages
• Cutting Tools
• Fixtures