CNC Operator

Smith & Wesson is a leading manufacturer of firearms, dedicated to providing high-quality products and ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers. Our mission is to uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation while fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Perform machinist duties associated with production of components for pistols, revolvers, and rifles. Operate computer numerical controlled machines to fabricate parts. Machinists are expected to have achieved advanced skills and be able to perform complex production work in the following areas: set-up, tech support, and advanced CNC machining.

• Performing all general/intermediate machinist duties and responsibilities
• Setting-up CNC equipment
• Loading feed mechanism
• Verifying settings and adjusting CNC accordingly
• Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintaining equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
• Managing a co-worker (most positions have a loader/unloader as a helper)
• Ability to manage a normal work load operating 6-10 CNC machines
• Documenting actions by completing production and quality logs
• Working with all floor supervisors and team leaders, making every effort to maintain production schedules, and limiting waste, scrap, re‑works or turn backs
• Working with Quality Control personnel to maintain the highest quality product
• Regular attendance (as defined by our policies) is required

NOTE:

This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

• High School/GED preferred
• Associate's degree and/or equivalent experience in related discipline preferred
• 1-3 years related experience is preferred (typically a CNC certification requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training)

• CNC Certification preferred
• Knowledge of CNC controls (ie: Fanuc, Yaznac, Mazak, Okuma), with experience operating Mazak, Mori Seiki, Matsuura, Okuma, Haas, Tsugami (Swiss Turn), and Citizen Screw machines
• Experience running CNC vertical and horizontal milling machines with 4 and 5 axes, and lathes with 7 and 9 axes
• Experience with off-line tool setter (Parlec helpful)
• Ability to interpret CMM reports and adjust CNC accordingly
• Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and the ability to adjust machines to a chart
• Must have math skills equal to that used in a machining environment
• Must have and demonstrate excellent conceptual skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, controls and instrumentation skills, supply management, tooling, coordination, inventory control, attention to detail, and judgment
• Must have working command of the English language
• Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)
• Basic computer skills preferred

None specified.

Pay Rate: $32.48

Smith & Wesson is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.