Job Description

Description

Job Title: CNC Operator

Department: Operations

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location:  Arden, NC

Shift: 2nd

GWS is the North American leader in the design and manufacturing of custom cutting tools. Servicing industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Energy, and general Engineering. We are currently looking for 3 new CNC operators for the 2nd shift tp join our team.  As the fastest-growing company in our industry, the career opportunities are numerous, and the pathways for advancement nearly limitless.

Job Summary: The CNC Operator will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide cutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programs.  Facilitates and operates CNC machines by programming, setup, operating the CNC machine, inspecting tools for visible flaws, and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product. 

As a CNC Operator, you are responsible for:

• Setup and offsets as required.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints.
• Inspection of tools for defects using quality control tools.
• Accurate programming and machine operation.
• Consistently evaluating the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC tool and cutter grinder machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.
• Communicating quality issues to programmers and/or the General Manager.
• Pulling material for up-coming jobs
• Checking machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but not required.
• A well rounded knowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred but not required. 
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous CNC Operator experience is preferred but not required. 
• Programming experience is preferred but not required. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction. 
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Lightwork that includes bending into the machine, light lifting up to 20 pounds and some repetitive motions.
• Prolonged periods of standing at a machine.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to become a part of something special at GWS. Your career awaits!

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