Job Description

Description

CNC MACHINE OPERATOR

GENERAL SUMMARY: Produces machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR SKILLS:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics
• Experience in heavy structural fabrication
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols
• Proficient in effective operation of welding equipment

DUTIES:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints,  plans, materials, specifications, and machine parameters
• Configure mills and lathes by entering instructions, setting tool registers, calculating requirements, including basic math
• Load machine with work pieces
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces
• Maintain specifications by observing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, sharpening and replacing worn tools, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
•  Meets production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricator’s, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures
  • Maintain orderly and clean work area
  • Attend all required safety meetings
• Inspect  equipment each day to ensure it meets safety standards
• Must inspect tools daily before each use, to include extension cords
• Use hand and power tools safely at all times with correct guards in place
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks

Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),including but not limited to:

• • Fire/flame resistant clothing
  • Heavy flame resistant gloves
  • Respirators when welding harmful metals or when ventilation is not adequate
  • Steel/hard toe boots
  • Hearing protection

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

In order to do the job, the following physical requirements are necessary:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment or materials 50 lbs. or less
• Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching
• Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, to include cold, heat, and humidity

Wage: DOE

Position requires pre-employment drug screening and background check

Management Discretion: The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of the employer

Employment-at-Will: This document does not create an employment contact, either express or implied. All employment is at-will.