CNC Lathe​/Mill Operator - Weekend Shift

Overview

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Plainsman Mfg. Inc. is looking to hire multiple weekend Mill & Lathe Operators for our machine shop, who are located near the Edmonton, Alberta area. (We also have other shifts available, please search for other job postings).

• Hours:
  
  Fri 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Sat & Sun 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• MUST be an experienced mill & lathe operator, preferred 5+ years of experience.
• Can work without supervision.

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• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic computer experience (Internet Explorer / Microsoft Word).
• Knowledge of the imperial measurement system (inch/pound/feet).
• Knowledge of basic hand tools (hammer/wrench/screwdriver).
• Knowledge of basic power tools (drill/saw/grinder).
• Knowledge of CNC programming and control operations.
• Knowledge of safe and effective CNC setup practices.
• Knowledge of machine tooling and its use.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in CNC operations.

• Knowledge of tool geometry offsets and their function.
• Knowledge of machine controls and their function during operation.
• Knowledge of basic and efficient machine operation.
• Knowledge of insert sizes and naming conventions.
• Knowledge of basic machine maintenance protocols outlined in the policy.
• Ability to use basic machine shop tooling such as grinders, stampers, and deburring equipment.

• Knowledge of G-code.
• Ability to program and set up simple parts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and improve upon existing programs.
• Knowledge of proper machining practices.
• Adherence to Plainsman programming procedures.
• Adherence to program saving and revision control procedures.

• Knowledge of proper machine setup practices.
• Knowledge of machine tooling and its appropriate usage.
• Adherence to program setup sheet procedures.

• Adherence to Plainsman Mfg quality standards and familiarity with the machining of parts to the required dimensions and keeping scrap rates to a minimum.
• Thoroughness and pride at any task assigned by the supervisor.
• Adhere to the safety program.

The above responsibilities are the basic expectations of any CNC operator; any actions above and beyond will be looked at favorably at review time.

• The below tasks may be asked of any CNC operator to be performed as needed.
• They should also be looked at as going above and beyond the expectations outlined above, during spare time and will be looked upon favorably during reviews.
• Cleaning and deburring parts.
• Emptying chip bins, and disposing of waste/oil coolant appropriately.
• Stamping.
• Washing shop floors.
• 5S organizing.
• Assembly of components as needed.
• During busy periods assist Supervisor and/or manager in the operation of the shop.
• During periods of the Supervisor's absence take over some responsibilities of the operation of the shop.