CNC Machine Operator

CNC Machine OperatorEmployee-Owned Premier Countertop Company is looking for a CNC Machine Operator for our growing company in Syracuse. Full-time, Monday through Friday, year-round position with occasional overtime and room for growth!JOB SUMMARY:Set up and operate machines to cut and shape stone for countertops to the size and quality needed according to specifications.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:•Examine order specifications using blueprints to determine machine adjustments and setup requirements.•Load material on CNC machine using overhead cranes.•Align countertops to lasers for set up of machine.•Load job files into machine.•Use calipers to measure thickness of stone.•Inspect completed work pieces for defects, such as chipped edges and marred surfaces, and sort defective pieces according to defect. Verify conformance to product specifications.•Perform minor CNC machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoir to maintain orderly and safe operations.•Perform related duties as requested to meet department and or company requirements.MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:•HS diploma or equivalent.•Experience in CNC, pro-edge or related fabrication machinery desired.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES•Ability to effectively operate and/or read measuring devices and gauges including, but not necessarily limited to, tape measure, protractor, calipers, micrometers, microhite and inspection gauges.•Basic computer skills to scan and/or load jobs.•Ability to accurately read and interpret blue prints to ensure proper job set-up.•Ability to set-up and operate various power machines for the creation of custom countertops.•Excellent attention to detail.•Ability to select appropriate tools and equipment needed to do a job.•Ability to follow written or oral instructions.•Basic shop math skills.Why Join Our Team? ($500 after 6 months of employment, $500 after 1 year of employment)Benefits package that includes multiple health insurance plans, dental insurance, and vision coverageCompany-paid life insurancePaid vacation, sick time and holidays401K plan with company matchEmployee-Owned CompanyReferral BonusMENTAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:Close mental and visual attention required for controlling machines or processes at a rapid pace requiring close coordination and fine adjustment. Following fairly complex work methods or operations that obtain size, shape, or physical qualities of product.Equipment And Machines Used:This position requires the regular use hand and power tools, pallet jack, CNC machine.Safety Equipment: Safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, sit, push, pull, lift, use fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:The employee is subject to cold, heat, noise, falling, vibration, atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, mist, lubricating oils, cleaning solvents, proximity to moving mechanical parts, or exposure to serious injury (e.g. crushed fingers, extensive burns, broken bones).Busch Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.