CNC Operator

Position: CNC Operator 1
Job Summary

The CNC Machinist performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.

Physical Requirements

Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Stand or Sit(Stationary position)

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

Duties and Responsibilities

* Positions work pieces for processing

* Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, sawing, grinding, turning, drilling, boring and milling.

* Uses gauges, calipers, squares, rulers, micrometers, OD & 's, pin gauges and depth micrometers for measurement

* Determines processing specifications such as materials, cutting tools, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications

* Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims or hand tools

* Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments

* Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections

* Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane

* Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts

* May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader

* May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing

* May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping

* Restocks material

* Completes work order paperwork/documentation

* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Required Skills

Qualifications

* High School Graduate or Equivalent

* Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety and policy manuals)

* Advanced measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges or micrometer

* Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions

* Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator

* Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder

* Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination

* Computer Literacy;
Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP

* Must be organized with attention to detail

Working Conditions

Employee will work in an open warehouse the majority (98%) of the time and will be exposed to some or all of the following working conditions: extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes and metallic particles. Employee will be exposed to the hazards of working with heavy machinery. Employee is required to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety boots.

The Company furnishes initial hard hat, gloves and safety glasses. The employee furnishes safety boots at own initial expense.

Physical Requirements

In a typical workday, employee is standing, walking, seeing, hearing, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, lifting work pieces weighing up to forty (40) lbs. manually or by crane to work area and positioning it for processing the orders. Must wear proper PPE (hard hat, steel toes, protective eyewear, hand protection, arm guards/sleeves, hearing protection, etc.)