CNC Operator

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions of completed products or work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
• Remove products or work pieces from production equipment.
• Check that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation; monitor lubrication or equipment.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
• Set up and operate computer‑controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.
• Program equipment to perform production tasks.
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
• Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs.
• Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.
• Implement changes to machine programs and enter new specifications using computers.
• Write simple programs for computer‑controlled machine tools.
• Set up future jobs while machines are operating.
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags.
• Clean production equipment.
• Machine troubleshooting.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
• Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
• Replace worn equipment components.
• Achieve certification on each machine and crane; forklift certification.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Certification or some college or trade school attendance.
• Ability to attain certification on each machine and crane.
• Forklift certification.

• Basic computer skills, CNC programming, blueprint reading, material knowledge, construction math skills, communication skills, and operation of tools like calipers, micrometers, mills, and lathes.

• Lift 100 lbs. frequently, bend, stoop, and stand up to 8 hours.
• Move back and forth 36".

• Dusty environment, noisy environment, visual hazards.

Established in 1985, Amfabsteel, Inc. is a design‑build structural steel fabricator located in Bernalillo, NM. Nationally known for our design‑build and design assist services, we develop technology that takes a project from concept through fabrication almost completely digitally. Over 31 years, we perfect cutting‑edge, highly innovative technology and fabrication processes, enabling an output of over 50,000 tons of structural steel annually.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing an HPE (Human Performance Exam) that tests the capability of likely physical requirements of the specific position.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.