CNC Operator - 1st Shift

Bend Tec, LLC has an exciting opportunity available for a CNC Operator to be an integral part of our team. We take pride in our quality of work and have a goal of building our workforce with the most talented employees. You’ll have an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects on a national and global scale.

CNC Operator Reports Primarily To The Machine Shop Supervisor, And Indirectly To The Production Supervisor. Machinist May Be Assigned To Any Of The Following

Job Functions:

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up and operating a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Functions:

• 0-1 Years of CNC experience.
• Operate saws, lathes, mills, basic grinding, lapping, cleaning, deburring or other simple, routine operations.
• Follow written and verbal procedures as assigned.
• Read and interpret work order routings, prints, sketches and tool sheets as required.
• Must be able to recognize and understand machine functions as required.
• Knowledge of working with a variety of materials is required.
• Inspect work using micrometer, bore gage, Vernier, calipers or other measuring precision instruments.
• Set up and operate a variety of manual machines to perform simple to basic operations.
• Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies, reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Keep machine(s)/work area clean and orderly.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• 1-3 years of experience.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and venire calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders.
• Measure, examine and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Set up, adjust and operate all the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Lay out, measure and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Check work pieces to ensure they are properly lubricated and cooled.
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures.
• Position and fasten work pieces.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains and foreign matter.
• Program computers and electronic instruments such as numerically controlled machine tools.
• Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.
• Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
• Assist in design fixtures, tooling and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
• Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED):
  Preferred
• Experience/
  
  Skills:
  
  M and G Code, Conceptual Skills (Math, Blueprints), Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Materials Management, Tooling, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail:
  Preferred; additional…