CNC Mill Operator; Off Shift|Mon - Thur

Position Summary

The CNC Mill Operator will be responsible for operating CNC machines to produce high-quality metal parts according to specifications. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of machining processes.

Demonstrates company values and shares the organizational commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and a high-performance workforce through positive employee relations.

• Follows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.
• Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.
• Set up and operate CNC mill equipment.
• Determine correct cutting tool to use to achieve required dimensions and finish tolerances.
• 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.
• Operate hand tools as needed in a safe and efficient manner.
• May need to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and/or hand-trucks, as necessary.
• Choose correct tools to achieve desired product finish, based on material and other specifications.
• 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.
• Properly utilize measuring tools such as a tape measure, micrometer, vernier or caliper.

• Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.
• Meets on-site and other attendance requirements to effectively build positive relationships and interact with all employees.

Work Experience

Required:

• 2-3 years’ experience with set up and operation of CNC milling equipment.
• Experienced in turning, drilling, boring and threading both internal and external.
• Experienced in cutting a variety of metals and welds.
• Familiarity with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathing equipment and machine work.
• Familiarity with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements.

Education and

Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to properly use micrometers, verniers, calipers and tape measures to determine tolerances.
• Ability to read and understand complex drawings
• Ability to identify speeds and feeds on different alloys.
• Ability to calculate using fractions and decimals as well as identify radii.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Ability to use Conversational Programming.
• Professional and maintains a great work ethic.
• A problem solver with initiative and a result-oriented mindset.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible work schedule; OT may be required.
• Ability to hold tolerances to .001”

Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:

• Position may require person to be on their feet for 8-10 hours standing or walking in a heavy manufacturing environment, constantly performing regularly scheduled maintenance duties
• Ability to safely operate forklift, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment
• Ability to see and hear in order to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to speak, write and understand English fluently