Entry-Level CNC Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Entry level - CNC Operator

• Interprets complicated drawings, program sheets, instructions, and process sheets to determine work to be done.
• Performs a variety of milling, drilling, boring, or related operations to close and interrelated tolerances.
• Production quotas required.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Performs a variety of inspection and gaging operations to insure maintenance of quality standards and specifications. 
• Measures workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Machines materials other than metal, such as composites, plastic, and rubber.
• Cleans machine, tooling, and parts.

DUTIES AND TASKS

• Duties and tasks are varied but standardized.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Has learned the basic skills and routine tasks necessary.
• Understanding of process flow.

Language Ability:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to read and write required. English is preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.

Math Ability:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Basic math understanding.
  Reasoning Ability:
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge a plus.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED desired.

Work Environment:

• Machine shop environment.
• Machine noise.
• Working with coolant and oils and other chemicals as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for 8 hours while working at the machine center.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.