CNC Operator 2

Job Summary

The CNC Operator – Turning Department is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and supporting CNC turning equipment used to produce precision machined components. This job description is intended to cover CNC Operator Levels 1 through 3, with responsibilities increasing based on experience, demonstrated skill, training, and business need. Operators may perform basic machine operation, in-process inspection, setup assistance, independent setup, troubleshooting, process support, and mentoring duties as appropriate to their assigned level.

• Machine Operation and Setup:
  • Operate CNC turning equipment, which may include turning centers, screw machines, and multi-axis turning equipment, in accordance with work instructions, drawings, and production requirements.
  • Load and unload parts, materials, fixtures, tooling, and programs as assigned.
  • Monitor machine operation to detect abnormal conditions, tool wear, dimensional variation, or machine alarms.
  • Perform tool changes, offset adjustments, and basic machine adjustments within level of training and authorization.
  • Assist with or independently perform machine setups, including work holding, tooling, offsets, and machine parameters, based on assigned level.
  • Support first‑piece verification, production start‑up, and repeat production runs to ensure parts meet drawing and quality requirements.
• Precision Inspection and Quality Control:
  • Inspect machined components using appropriate precision inspection tools, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other shop measurement equipment.
  • Read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements appropriate to the assigned level.
  • Verify part dimensions, surface finish, and workmanship throughout production and document results as required.
  • Identify and communicate out‑of‑tolerance conditions, nonconforming material, equipment issues, or process concerns.
  • Make corrective adjustments or ***
  • Support first‑piece verification, production start‑up, and repeat production runs to ensure parts meet drawing and quality requirements.
• Maintenance, Safety, and Documentation:
  • Perform routine machine care, cleaning, chip removal, fluid checks, and preventative maintenance activities as assigned.
  • Maintain accurate production records, labor reporting, inspection documentation, and traceability records as required.
  • Follow all safety rules, quality procedures, company policies, and department standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using established housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Support and
  
  Collaboration:
  • Work with operators, leads, programmers, maintenance, engineering, and quality personnel to support safe and efficient production.
  • Communicate machine status, production issues, quality concerns, and shift turnover information clearly and accurately.
  • Support training, cross-training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities as appropriate to assigned level.

• Experience, training, or demonstrated aptitude in CNC machining, turning operations, manufacturing, mechanical work, or related technical fields.
• Ability to safely operate CNC turning equipment and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, travelers, inspection plans, and manufacturing documentation at a level appropriate to the position.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and understand basic inspection practices.
• Working knowledge of machine offsets, tooling, feeds and speeds, G and M codes, and CNC controls, with depth of knowledge increasing by level.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, communication skills, and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently or with supervision depending on assigned level, task complexity, and training status.

• Level 1:
  • Entry-level or developing operator who performs basic machine operation, part loading and unloading, routine inspection, documentation, and housekeeping under supervision or with established work instructions.
• Level 2:
  • Intermediate operator…