CNC Machine Operator

Job Summary

The Machine Operator sets up and operates a CNC router / milling machine to produce a quality product of specified materials, dimensions, and color.

CNC Machine Operator

The Machine Operator sets up and operates a CNC router / milling machine to produce a quality product of specified materials, dimensions, and color.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Operates the machines to create all components of manufactured products, in a timely manner that meets the production schedule and quality requirements.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying instructions, labels, blueprint specifications, and materials.
• Prepare and setup machine systems for daily operation and adherence to daily production goals.
• Low quantity and high variation production environment will require ability to change programs and setup machines multiple times daily.
• Inspects each product produced to ensure it meets quality standards. Notifies supervisor about sub-standard quality issues.
• Help maintain machine, ensuring it is always in proper working condition and available for maximum throughput. Performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives related to workflow, 5S and overall shop efficiency!
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
• Does all the above in a manner that meets company safety requirements including, but not limited to, wearing safety glasses.

• Experience operating manufacturing machine equipment.
• Experience with CNC milling / routers / machine centers
• Must be able to read and use tape measures for precise measurements.
• Must have a basic ability for reading, writing, and computer keyboard skills.
• Experience calibrating and changing tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings.
• Participate in team settings in accomplishing daily team production goals.
• Familiar with wood-industry machine programming a plus
• Experience with graphical based CNC router / milling machine programming a plus (Woodwop / Homag equipment used on site)
• Experience in a Lean MFG environment a plus.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, and using material handling equipment.
• Vision abilities require close vision assessments.
• Required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. continually.
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Moderately loud noise levels in plant environment.

• This position reports to the Machine Operator Supervisor & Director of Operations