Job Description

Description

Position Summary

Sets up and operates CNC equipment while maintaining quality and required tolerances. This includes mills, drills, and other machinery.

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities

• Loads tools, offsets, pallets, and programs into various machines
• Lifts metal stock or work pieces manually, and positions/secures them in machines using fasteners and hand tools
• Confirms conformance of finished work, using measuring and inspection tool, as necessary
• Inspects work produced without assistance by using micrometer; calipers, CMM, optical comparator, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications
• Makes tool/machine offsets accurately and understands tool wear, changing tools as necessary
• Adjusts speeds and feeds manually at the control panel
• Identifies and addresses minor issues with set ups
• Provides clear instructions on how to run required parts
• Possesses a keen sense of urgency to meet or exceed daily quotas
• Reports production/scrap numbers accurately both in written and verbal forms
• Trains CNC Operator Level 2 employees
• Maintains a clean, organized workstation that supports 6S methodology
• Informs supervisor of any issues with operation of equipment, safety concerns, or quality issues
• Wears proper PPE at all times and conforms to all safety rules and regulations
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• HAAS or vertical mill experience, preferred
• Prior experience with CNC set ups, required
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, use/read precise measuring tools, and perform general math calculations
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally

Educational & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred