CNC Operator

POSITION TITLE: CNC Operator

DEPARTMENT: Machine Shop

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Supervisor – Machine Shop

FUNCTION: Set up and operate multiple pieces of CNC (computer numeric controlled) milling & drilling equipment to process stainless steel and nickel alloy plate (primarily water jet or laser cutting, machining, milling, drilling operations); maintaining quality and safety standards; maintaining equipment and supplies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Operates one or more machines per work load.

2. Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

3. Studies shop drawings, programmed layouts, specifications, or sketches to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

4. Properly and safely loads and unloads plates in CNC machinery. Able to operate large capacity (36,000 lbs.) forklift truck or overhead crane to move, load, and unload large stainless steel plates to and from cutting/machining table. Lift from forklift truck and manually load small pieces on to cutting/machining table.

5. Selects proper feeds, speeds, depth of cut, tooling and/or program according to varying conditions of material type, thickness and shape.

6. Operate CNC machines to perform required cuts, with the ability to modify CNC programs as required.

7. Remove finished pieces from machine and check dimensions of finished pieces using micrometer, measuring tape, verniers, and other measuring tools.

8. Resize and remark remnant piece(s) for return to inventory if necessary.

9. Mark material with required identification and other required markings.

10. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or as needed.
11. High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
12. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
13. Minimum of one year of related experience required.

14. Experience with operating CNC machine shop equipment required. Willingness and ability to be trained to operate all machine shop equipment required.

15. Physical activity requires continuous standing. Also requires occasional bending, twisting, and carrying and lifting of pieces of steel that at times weigh up to 100 pounds.

16. Basic/linear measurement skills such as ability to read micrometer, vernier, and measuring tape are required. Basic understanding of G-Code required.

17. Basic math skills necessary to perform fraction-decimal equivalent conversions are required.

18. Basic verbal skills necessary to read, understand, and mark steel and shop orders are required.

19. Experience with operating small forklift trucks and overhead hoists helpful. Willingness and ability to be trained to operate is required.

20. Knowledge of Company’s traceability system and steel identification marking procedures is helpful.
21. Ability to read prints required.