CNC Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The CNC Operator will be responsible for the following:

• Operating CNC lathes and mills to produce Precision parts according to specifications.
• Compression Knowledge. • Conducting dimensional inspections and documenting results. • Monitoring machine functionality and ensuring proper operation. • Maintaining a clean work area and adhering to safety protocols. • Reading and interpreting blueprints. • Performing setups and adjustments to ensure part alignment. • Manual adjustments through grinding or drilling. • Inspecting work for conformity to specifications using precision measuring instruments. • Understand G-code • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies: • Safety-focused • Service-oriented. • Business-focused • Self-starter • Dependable • Strong teamwork skills. • Results-oriented • Sense of urgency

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operate more than one type of CNC Machine. Use manual functions to improve run times and reduce non-value time.
• Monitor controls and make necessary adjustments to achieve product specs and change cutting tools.
• Read dimensions and tooling instructions from work orders and blueprints.
• Verify conformance of machined parts to product specs.
• Load and unload material and align material to specs.
• Plan and perform machine operations which require complicated set ups, troubleshooting with a high degree of accuracy.
• Edit program as needed to achieve conformant machined components.
• Maintain traceability of machined components.
• Handle special projects as assigned.
• Follow company regulations for a safe and healthy workspace.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move heavy objects. The employee may be required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CNC machine operator will be capable of working well as a part of a team. With demonstrable understanding of CNC machinery, cutter lifetimes, and material parameters, capable of operating lathes and or mills as well as loading and unloading from work holding. Must be able to stand 8 hours a day and lift 50 lbs un-assisted as well as adhering to strict process documentation and quality documentation.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position is considered a safety sensitive position. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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