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Entry Level CNC Operator

Express Employment - North Anaheim, CA

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Mill & Lathe Operator – Entry-Level Job Description General Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC machines (mills or lathes) to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning, and grinding.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and job specifications.
  • Load raw materials and parts onto machines.
  • Monitor machine operations and make adjustments as needed.
  • Inspect finished products using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machines.
  • Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
Skills & Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of CNC machinery and tooling.
  • Ability to read mechanical documents and drawings.
  • Familiarity with precision measurement tools.
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.
Minimum Experience for Entry-Level
  • High School Diploma or GED .
  • 6 months to 1 years prior CNC experience required .
  • Completion of a certificate or diploma in machining or engineering is a plus

You should be proficient in:

  • GD&T
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • CNC Programming
  • G-Code
  • M-Code
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Manual Machining Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Kitamura, Makino, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • 2D Drawings (AutoCAD, Solidworks, NX CAD (Siemens))
  • Manual Grinder (Okamoto, Cin-Milacron, Norton)
  • Manual Lathe (Clausing)
  • CNC Laser Cutter (Mazak, Amada, Cincinnati)
  • CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • CNC Waterjet
  • CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Eurotech, Hanwha, Yama-Seiki, Nomura)
  • Boring Mill (Doosan)
  • CNC Grinder (Mitsubishi, Okuma, Okamoto, Amada)
  • Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport, Sharp, Clausing)
  • Measurement Gauges
  • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Kitamura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC) (Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • Calipers and Micrometers
  • Band Saw
  • Belt Sander
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