Manufacturing

CNC Operator - 2nd shift

Job Title: CNC Operator

Department: CNC

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Varies

Travel: None

Job Summary: The CNC Operator will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide cutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programs. Facilitates and operates CNC machines by programming, setup, operating the CNC machine, inspecting tools for visible flaws and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.
Ability to accurately read blueprints.
Inspect tools for defects using quality control tools.
Responsible for accurate programming and machine operation.
Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.
Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Manager.
Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.
Other duties assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2-3 years of CNC Operator experience is preferred.
Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but not required.
A well rounded knowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred but not required.
Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.
Programming experience is preferred but not required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Has developed skills to perform day-to-day activities.
Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others.
Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in one's own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established options.
Uses communication skills to exchange information.
Use assigned methods, tools and processes. Contribute to sharing best practice within your own area.

Physical Requirements:

Lightwork that includes bending into the machine, light lifting up to 20 pounds and some repetitive motions.
Prolonged periods of standing at a machine.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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