Pole CNC Shape Cutter Machine Operator - Nights

A Brief Summary Of This Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the CNC Shape Cutter Operator operates the CNC shape cutter machine with oxy‑fuel and plasma torches to produce metal components.

Standard Shift: 3rd shift (Nights) Monday – Thursday 9 PM – 7 AM

Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG6): $24.47 + $1.00 per hour shift differential

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years

• Read daily workloads to determine what parts are required, and prioritize according to constraint and shipping buffers
• Determine what material is needed, check material on hand, and order any other materials needed from stores
• Instruct material handler on what material to load and/or unload, which material to return to stores, how to load the table to maximize productivity
• Check material for grade, thickness, and size
• Color‑code parts as required per routing
• Read prints, determine tolerances, and check parts against prints to ensure quality of parts being cut, making adjustments to travel speed, tip size, tip replacement, gas pressures, kerf compensation, torch height, and other factors as needed to achieve desired quality
• Perform all functions associated with operation of the CNC/DNC shape cutting machine; start‑up and shutdown procedures; transfer of programs to and from the host computer; set up programs to produce required parts; originate programs from standard shapes; modify programs from oxy‑fuel to plasma and from plasma to oxy‑fuel; adjust kerf settings
• Understand all functions on CNC: plasma cutting tips/nozzle size and speed charts, oxy‑fuel cutting tips and gas pressures, kerf settings, amperage settings, standard shapes, keyboard to computer, and appropriate instruction manuals
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly operator preventive maintenance
• Communicate problems with the CNC shape cutter or other equipment to lead person, supervisor, and/or maintenance to ensure problem resolution
• Use knowledge of the machine and its characteristics to assist maintenance personnel in maintaining and troubleshooting its system
• Use and understand measuring instruments such as tape measure, level, protractor, and micrometer
• Determine optimum plate utilization to minimize scrap
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas
• Be responsible for safety and environmental issues regarding assigned area, including material handling, crane use, vacuum lift use, cutting torch, hot parts, lifting weight limits, proper eye protection, and maintaining a proper water table level to minimize smoke generated during cutting process
• Other duties as assigned

• At least 6 months of experience reading and utilizing blueprints
• Ability to read and write English
• Proficiency at math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and conversion of decimals
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and micrometer

• One year of previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• One year of previous experience operating a forklift
• One year of previous experience operating a CNC machine with G‑code programming
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions
• High awareness for safety at all times
• Passion and integrity with drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Ambient temperatures in work area vary with seasonal weather changes. Workers are exposed to metal and smoke fumes, abnormal noise levels requiring hearing protection, and direct contact with dirt, grease, mill scale, cutting fluid, rust inhibitors, and metal particles. PPE such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection will be required. Work includes frequent exposure to outside elements and handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and tarp trucks.

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with…