Machining Operator

Job Description

Machining Operator

Shift: 5am-5pm or 5pm-5am Mon - Thurs with Overtime

Job Summary

Operate machining equipment to produce components meeting dimensional and quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Load and unload components and operate assigned CNC or machining equipment after training.

· Measure parts using approved gauges, calipers, or micrometers.

· Monitor tool wear and machine operation; make only authorized adjustments.

· Segregate nonconforming parts and document inspections and production.

· Report problems and maintain equipment housekeeping without unauthorized repairs.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Machining experience preferred; basic math and measurement skills required.

· Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and communicate professionally.

Physical Requirements and Weight Limits

· Occasionally lift and carry materials, supplies, tools, or components weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Any item weighing more than 50 pounds requires a team lift. Employees must not lift items weighing more than 50 pounds alone.

· Stand, walk, bend, and reach as required by assigned duties.

· Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Safety Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

· Wear company-designated safety glasses, safety-toe footwear, and hearing protection in posted areas.

· Use additional eye or face protection when required for chip, splash, or flying-particle hazards.

· Use task-appropriate gloves only when authorized; do not wear gloves near exposed rotating equipment where entanglement may occur.

· Keep guards and interlocks in place; use approved chip-removal tools rather than hands.

· Inspect required PPE before use; report damage and obtain replacement before performing work requiring that protection.

· Complete required training and use safety equipment and PPE according to company procedures.

· Follow the site-specific PPE hazard assessment and posted requirements; additional protection may be required for particular tasks.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with moving machinery, noise, and varying temperatures; maintenance and machining may involve oils, coolant, or other process materials.