CNC Operator

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Full Time Factory Irvington, NJ, US

Contact point for all shift team members with effective communication skills. Ability, to motivate, be proactive and ensure smooth operations with collaboration in effort to meet the department goals and objectives. Think logically and display technical aptitude to solve problems with creativity, diligence, and achievement. Produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. Maintaining equipment, adhering to quality and safety standards, saving, and updating parts programming, are some of the core responsibilities of a CNC operator.

Reports to:

Department Manager

• Programming, program selection, & program editing on CNC multi-axis turning centers.
• Interpret engineering drawings to manufacture parts using CNC machinery.
• Ability to make correct tool selection for parts manufacture.
• Demonstrate ability to process work orders independently or with minimal instructions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Delegate operator tasks, set clear team performance expectations.
• Oversee day-to-day shift operation, promoting a safe work environment.
• Improve the quality output of parts and work hands on with the quality department.
• Implement continual training for teammates.
• Troubleshoot equipment when there is a problem.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Not required.
• 7+ years working in a manufacturing environment/machine shop.
• Proficiency with heavy machinery including lathe, drill press, grinding wheel, chop saw, and mill.
• Ability to sequence or edit programs on lathe and CNC.
• Read measuring tape, gauges, and calipers.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 lbs.