CNC Mill Operator; Off Shift Mon - Thur

Description

Set up and operate CNC vertical and horizontal mills. Operate mills to perform a series of machining operations such turning, boring, threading, facing, grinding, drilling and tapering on round bars. Work from complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications, job orders, tooling instructions and standard charts to obtain such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions. Make required adjustments to machinery to compensate for material tooling, machine or program conditions.

Troubleshoot and resolve various types of operating difficulties, recommend corrective action on process failures within the department. Determine correct cutting tool to use to achieve required dimensions and finish tolerances; be able to measure finish using micrometers and other associated tools; be able to hold tight tolerances within .001”; be able to maintain proper and accurate records, including inspection reports.

• Set up and operate CNC mill equipment
• Operate hand tools as needed in a safe and efficient manner
• May need to operate overhead crane, forklift, and/or hand trucks as necessary
• Choose correct tools to achieve desired product finish, based on material and other specifications
• Read and understand drawings, and be able to hold tolerances to .001”
• Be able to properly utilize measuring tools such as a tape measure, micrometer, vernier or caliper

• 4 years experience running vertical and horizontal CNC mills
• Experienced in cutting a variety of metals and welds preferred

• Ability to read and edit CNC programs required
• Ability and experience in using G and M Code required
• Experienced in 4 Jaw chuck setup preferred
• Ability to calculate using fractions and decimals as well as identify radii required
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc. required
• Ability to properly use micrometers, verniers and calipers and tape measures to determine tolerances required
• Familiarity with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathing equipment and machine work
• Familiarity with tool grinding
• Familiarity with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements

• Lifting requirements:
  Up to 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull requirements: up to 25% of the workday
• Standing/sitting requirements: standing up to 100% of the workday
• Bending/squatting requirements: up to 25% of the workday
• Use of steps/ladders: no ladder usage; stepping (stairs and/or platform): periodic up to 20% of the workday
• Climbing/reaching: up to 20% of the workday, depending on number of set–ups and needed machine adjustments

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required by the position. They are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees holding this position may be required to perform responsibilities outside of those listed from time-to-time based on business circumstances.