CNC Machine Operator - 1st or 2nd Shift

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials such as wire, rod, or bar stock.
• Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
• Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Crank machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances.
• Inspect sample work pieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Lift metal stock or work pieces manually or using hoists, and position and secure them in machines using fasteners and hand tools.
• Move tool holders manually or by turning hand wheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to feed tools to and along work pieces.
• Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to work pieces.
• Position, secure, and align cutting tools in tool holders on machines, using hand tools and verify their positions with measuring instruments.
• Start lathe or turning machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met.
• Refill, change, and monitor the level of fluids such as oil and coolant in machines.
• Replace worn tools, sharpen dull cutting tools and dies using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines.
• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control modules using computer network links.

• CNC lathe or mill experience helpful but not required.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Basic shop math.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as gages, micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to enter machining data into computer.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Able to stand for at least 8 hours.
• Able to bend and turn.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to run 2-3 machines in a cell format.