CNC Operator

CNC Operator - 2nd Shift - Job Description

Job Title:

Machine Operator I

Reports To:

Production Manager

General Description:

General operation of the production machines such as CNC, VMC, SWISS, and/or small and large dials and slide forming machines. Responsible for first inspection and inspection during production.

Responsibilities: (50% Operating, 40% Inspecting, 10% Other)

• Use micrometers, calipers, pin gages, comparator and various other inspection equipment appropriately
• Turn on machine. Inspect for obvious problems. Inspect first part off at startup of machine.
• Load material into vises as required, making sure all chips have been cleaned out of clamping areas before tightly securing vise jaws
• Adjustments will be made by set-up personnel until the product meets requirements and communicate with the set-up person to have them made.
• Operate machine watching and listening for possible problems. (I.e. Loud noises, unusual sounds, broken or worn tooling etc.)
• Ability to meet or exceed production rates stated on work order
• Read, understand information in workmanship standards and part drawings
• Fill out appropriate sections of work order
• Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately
• Perform and document S&R inspection procedures when appropriate (In process, work orders, move tickets)
• Identify nonconforming product or material
• Wash tools and return to storage area
• Complete the preventative maintenance check list
• Know and follow safety standards
• Move parts to next operation
• Remove scrap
• Other duties as required

Physical and Visual

Activities:

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 75 pounds

Job Qualification Requirements:

• Knowledge
  • High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading
• Experience
  • Training Period: 3 months to a year
• Information/Directions
  • Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets)