CNC Operator- 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Operators – 1 st Shift

Types of Operators Needed:

• 3 and 5 Axis Operators
• Horizontal Bar and Pallet Operators

Shift Details:

• 1 st Shift: 6:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Company Information

A family owned and operated company with a state of the art 80,000 square foot facility that is extremely clean, organized, safe, climate controlled, and the air is purified with Heat Steam units throughout the facility. We offer competitive pay, a sign-on bonus of $1500, there’s overtime available, and we offer a 15% shift premium for our 2 nd shift.

Job Summary

Responsible for moderate/complex machining, fixturing, tool set-up, in process inspection, and final completion of highly tolerance details (+/- 0.0005).  Work with CNC personnel, toolmakers, engineers, and supervisors to plan and execute the most cost-effective method for producing quality parts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities for 3 and 5 Axis Operators

• Operates 3 axis and 5 axis vertical machining centers.
• Operates horizontal boring bars and pallet machining centers.
• Under limited supervision, performs moderate/complex machining and fittings of numerous kinds of parts in support of production and job shop machining.
• For basic jobs, layout work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications.
• For moderate/complex jobs, develop processes and setups.
• Perform progressive machining operations on work involving close tolerances and/or high finish requirements.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and quality workmanship.
• Complete time travelers, time slips, required inspections, and appropriate paperwork.
• Provide feedback to improve programs, processes, and tooling.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean workstation.
• Train apprentices and new hires, as required.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 3-7 years of demonstrated experience or equivalent.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficient ability to read and interpret blueprints & mechanical drawings.
• Proficient ability to operate manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Proficient knowledge of carbide drills, end mills, inserted cutters, and boring tooling.
• Basic knowledge of Mitsubishi Controls, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Heidenhain Controls, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Fanuc Controls, preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of G & M code programming.
• Proficient knowledge of feeds & speeds.
• Extensive ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Extensive ability to solve problems using critical thinking skills.
• Extensive ability to organize and manage priorities, meet deadlines, and expectations.
• Extensive ability to measure/inspect: lengths, diameters, straightness, flatness, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of the machineability of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Job Information

• Full-time positions.
• 1st and 2nd Shifts available.
• 40 hours + Ample overtime available.
• Hourly rate depends on individual’s knowledge and experience.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Solid understanding of the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of the job will include lifting, bending, and sitting. Lifting to include picking up, pushing, or pulling loads up to 50 pounds. Stand 7 to 8 hours per shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.