Cnc Operator

CNC Operator

This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC machines in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment, interpreting blueprints, and applying G & M code fundamentals to produce high-quality parts. You will work with a variety of CNC equipment, including horizontal and vertical machines and multi-axis systems, while contributing to continuous improvement and growing into a more advanced machinist role.

• Set up CNC machines for production, including loading fixtures and parts, and ensuring correct alignment and secure mounting.
• Interpret and read blueprints to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining processes required for each part.
• Use G & M code fundamentals to pull programs, verify correctness, and make basic edits as needed to ensure proper machine operation.
• Locate fixtures using documentation and books, and accurately set up parts into machines based on specified locations and references.
• Operate CNC lathes, mills, and other CNC equipment, including horizontal, vertical, and boring machines, to machine parts from materials such as grey iron, steel, and carbon steel.
• Work with 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machines, including Mori Seiki and similar equipment, to produce complex components.
• Monitor machine operations and make adjustments to feeds, speeds, offsets, and tooling to maintain part quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers to inspect parts and verify that they meet blueprint specifications and tolerances.
• Handle and move materials and components safely using overhead cranes and other material-handling equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized machine shop work area and follow safety procedures and best practices at all times.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities to grow into a more advanced machinist role over time.

• Proven experience as a CNC operator with the ability to set up CNC machines for production.
• Ability to interpret and read blueprints, including understanding dimensions, tolerances, and machining symbols.
• Working knowledge of G & M code fundamentals and the ability to pull programs and run them on CNC machines.
• Hands-on experience operating CNC lathes and mills in a machine shop environment.
• Experience with horizontal and vertical CNC machines, including horizontal boring operations.
• Familiarity with 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machines and their basic operation.
• Experience working with materials such as grey iron, steel, and carbon steel in machining applications.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to inspect parts.
• Ability to use overhead cranes safely for moving parts and fixtures.
• Experience with Fanuc and Haas CNC controls or similar control systems.
• Ability to work with Mori Seiki machines or comparable CNC equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality parts.
• Willingness and ability to work assigned shifts and additional hours as needed.

• Desire to learn and grow into a more advanced machinist role, including increased responsibility for setups and programming.
• Experience working in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working with multi-axis machines, including 4-axis and 5-axis configurations.
• Familiarity with both horizontal and vertical machining centers and their setup requirements.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and setup instructions to locate fixtures and set up parts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adjust processes to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented machine shop.

You will join a stable, climate-controlled manufacturing environment that rewards skill, reliability, and continuous improvement. The role offers clear opportunities for growth into a more advanced machinist position as you expand your experience with…