CNC Operator

Job Description

Set-up, program and operate CNC machines. The department is structured as a formal team and requires the ability to work within the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Write programs and make adjustments to adhere to established specifications or faulty programming.

Maintain required SPC log and assure compliance

Monitor and operate CNC mills and Wire EDMs

Responsible for all changeovers

Read and interpret blueprints

Make general decisions as to quality, tolerance and operation sequence

Complete quality charts, traceability forms and MRP forms accurately

Practice proper lockout/tagout procedures.

Operates other machinery and equipment as needed.

Maintains a clean and safe working area.

Perform various visual and/or manual activities to inspect or verify the accuracy of a part.

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Competencies

Ability to follow established procedures

Strong attention to detail

Mechanical Aptitude

Knowledge of SPC

Knowledge of AITF16949 quality standards

Manual dexterity sufficient to assembly, pack, and/or grip and operate equipment

Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees

Computer literacy skills include the ability to perform basic data entry and to operate visual ‘touch screen’ display panels.

Math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required.

Ability to work effectively with people

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing environment.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move throughout the plant. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting and a variety of physical activities.

Full-time