CNC Operator

SUMMARY

Sets up and operates all machinery in the machine shop including lathe, mill, drill press, saws, horizontal boring, to perform machining operations such as turning, milling, drilling, boring, cutting, broaching, and reaming metal work pieces. Is competent with 5S and maintains a safe work area. Completes all work in a safe manner with quality and productivity in mind by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES include the following. Performs other duties as required.

• Excellent attendance / reliability and willingness to work overtime when necessary, according to the contract guidelines.
• Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follows all company safety guidelines and requirements.
• Keep the work area clean, work in a safe manner and always comply with plant safety rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the quality of parts you produce and responsible for reporting any nonconforming parts to Supervisor immediately.
• Maintains a good working relationship with his / her fellow associates and supervisor and keeps his / her supervisor advised of all situations within the work area.
• Report any machine, tooling, fixture problems to Supervisor immediately.
• Recommend proposals for improving products, processes, systems, productivity and work environment (Continuous Improvement Process).
• Responsible for following lockout / tagout procedure.
• Participate in required OSHA training and other safety training as required.
• Perform set up requirements, locate parts correctly, adjust and operate machines in correct sequence to perform precision machining operations.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and knowledge of machine programs. Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines. Responsible for making recommendations on required tooling.
• Ability to program machines and modify existing programs to meet the requirements of processes. Program and ability to machine tight tolerance parts. Proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring and 100% inspection of quality parts for conformance to specifications.
• Studies machining instructions, sample parts, blueprint drawings, process sheet, manuals, specifications, layout on workpiece to determine dimensions, tolerances, machining required, sequence of operation, tooling, feed, and speed rate.
• The ability to read blueprint is required.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments.
• Verifies dimensions of machined workpiece using micrometers, telescoping gauges, vernier calipers, and dial indicators.
• Lays out reference lines and machining locations on workpiece, according to blueprints. Operates the bench grinder to sharpen tools.
• Set up saws as required. Can identify raw materials properly and use appropriate measuring tools when required.
• Saw material as required according to specifications using the most efficient means.
• Operates manufacturing computer systems in relation to timecard and shop order data entry. Performs daily maintenance and troubleshoots machines to ensure proper performance.
• Follows established procedures for accurate inventory control and assists with establishing new procedures.
• Performs work within labor standards for job assignments.
• Experienced with CNC probing and traditional setup methods preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. 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.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, written work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Trigonometry is preferred but not required.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Involves physical activity, which generally requires a moderate amount of exertion on a regular

basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use

hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is

occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift

and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift

and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Offer contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical.