CNC Operator

Job Summary

This position is responsible for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting CNC machines/ robots/ material handling systems. The role will also be accountable for quality checks, 6S, and most importantly, exceeding safety expectations.

• Maintaining a safe and organized workplace
• Confirm quality requirements of machined components using micrometers, calipers, and gages.
• Routine operation of CNC equipment (offset adjustment as required)
• Basic understanding of blueprint reading and knowledge of metric system
• Periodic cutting tool replacement/ setup
• Ability to understand CMM reports
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose production issues
• Material movement utilizing electric pallet jack and forklift as needed
• Set up CNC equipment as required
• Ability to operate CMM as needed
• Perform routine maintenance checks (TPM)
• Perform cleaning of machines both internal and external
• Ability to participate in root cause analysis of safety, quality, and production issues
• This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purpose of the ADA.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Machining associate's degree preferred
• 1-2 years of experience operating a computer numerical controlled machine preferred

• Ability to use forklift, cranes, electrical pallet jacks, etc.
• Robot experience
• High level of attention to detail
• Knowledge of CNC methodology
• Understanding tolerance

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. continually and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to walk and/ or stand constantly throughout a shift
• Ability to frequently bend, stop, climb, etc.

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs