CNC Machine Operator

Minnkota Windows
2324 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078, USA

POSITION: CNC Machine Operator
SHIFT: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (OT as required)
PAY RATE: $24.00 - $27.00+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefit Package

LOCATION:

Minnkota Windows West Fargo, ND

The CNC Machine Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of our CNC equipment that is used in the fabrication of Minnkota Windows products. This position ensures profiles are cut to specification by following work orders, verifying production information, monitoring machine performance, and performing quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process. The CNC Machine Operator is also responsible for operating other automated cutting/processing equipment, maintaining quality standards, minimizing scrap, and ensuring production goals are met.

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the Minnkota Windows Game Changer definition.
• Engage in team-based lean and continuous improvement activities to improve workflows and efficiency.
• Safe operation of the assigned equipment after completing required training and qualification.
• Perform approved startup, operation, changeover, and shutdown procedures, including use of the CNC touchscreen/control, material loading system, work holding fixtures, machining area, and outfeed system.
• Review work orders and verify correct profile, material, color, fin configuration, quantity, and machine instructions before production.
• Confirm Master Point-generated saw files match the intended production work and report missing, incomplete, or questionable information before continuing production.
• Load vinyl profiles in the proper orientation and monitor material flow through the machine.
• Monitor machine status, cutting performance, finished-part discharge, system messages, and overall operation during production.
• Inspect first-piece and production cuts using approved measuring tools, work instructions, and quality standards to verify accuracy before and during production.
• Identify and separate nonconforming material and notify the appropriate personnel of recurring quality concerns.
• Properly identify, label, bin, stage, or transfer completed material for downstream production.
• Minimize scrap through proper material handling, machine operation, and approved optimization processes.
• Follow all machine guarding, light-curtain, emergency-stop, interlock, and other safety-device requirements; never bypass or interfere with required safeguards.
• Stop operation and report unusual machine conditions, faults, damaged tooling or fixtures, poor cut quality, or safety concerns.
• Perform authorized operator-level cleaning, inspections, and routine equipment checks.
• Coordinate equipment problems with Production Leadership, Maintenance, Technical Services, Quality, or other support personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine and material-handling area.
• Cross-train and maintain qualification on the existing equipment to provide dependable production coverage.
• Learn related production processes and assist in other production areas when needed.
• Participate in profile validation, production-cut testing, equipment training, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability and willingness to learn CNC, automated saw, and related production equipment.
• Ability to safely follow work orders, standard work instructions, machine procedures, safety requirements, and verbal or written direction.
• Comfort using touchscreen controls, production software, and basic computer functions.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and use…