CNC Operator

Operator Machinist is responsible for setting up and running Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) metal working machines. They are tasked with monitoring machinery and inspecting finished products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Experienced in running 4 and 5 axis machines
• Loads machine by lifting stock into position.
• Takes measurements.
• Detects machine malfunctions.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, centers or fixtures.
• Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and workpiece.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications.
• Selects, positions, and secures tool in toolholder.
• Change tools, adjust heights, and tool comps to maintain required quality output of machine.
• Inspect products during the machining operation to determine if parts meet specifications, complying with established standards and methods for inspection, testing, evaluation, and calibration.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications.
• Understand and comply with company policy safety guidelines, quality systems requirements and housekeeping standards.
• Removes small quantities of metal to clean parts or to produce close fit between parts.
• Drills, taps, or reams holes.

Competencies:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and/or Experience:

• Equivalent to high school education or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.