CNC Machine Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements

• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining

• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers

• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media

• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required

• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications

• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data

• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly

• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly

• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance

• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts

• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated

• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems

EDUCATION:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

• Technical Degree Preferred

MANAGEMENT:

• This position has no direct reports

• Ensure company policies are followed

• Enforce company safety policies

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 1 to 3 years of related Machinist or experience or training

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure

• Ability to use whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and be able to convert from one to another

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret Blue Prints

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Must be able to use and read properly scales, veniers, micrometers, and other fine scale measuring devices