Job Title: CNC Machine Operator
Purpose:
Operate and maintain various machines such as drill presses, engine lathes and CNC.
General Requirements:
- Ability to perform basic CNC machine operations working from blueprints, drawings and
procedures.
- Ability to communicate in English, understand and follow oral and written English
instructions.
- 0-4 years related work experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or demonstrated basic reading, writing and math
ability.
- Able to read and understand basic CNC part programs.
- Ability to perform quality checks using verniers, micrometers, ring gages, plug gages
and pin gages.
- Willingness to work in a team based environment and a commitment to continuous
learning and improvement.
Typical Responsibilities:
- Understand process improvement, component identification, material identification
and inventory awareness.
- Reduce lead times by following Preset & Set-up processes.
- May set-up, operate, and maintain drill press, and turret lathe.
- Set-up,
operate and maintain 1 or more CNC machines.
- Work from production orders to perform designated operations.
- Maintain acceptable quality and quantity levels.
- Assist with bar stock put away, cut bar stock materials, clean parts, separate and
maintain waste chips & daily scrap levels.
- Process all necessary adjustments to machines. (Including Offset Wear & Geometry)
- Maintain coolant levels and oil levels on all machines.
- Follow work order, blueprint and standard instructions during machine set up.
- Change collets, tool inserts, tool blocks and tool holders.
- Perform basic level maintenance on machines as directed.
- Enter programs for pre-programmed parts.
- Eliminate non-value added activities.
- Maintain protected work environment by following company safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Walking/Standing up to 8 hrs per day.
- Lifting up to 45 lbs.