Job Summary:

The CNC Machine Operator will be responsible for finishing machined manifold blocks by setting up and operating manual and/or computer numerical control (CNC) milling machine, maintaining all quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position will be required to work overtime as needed based on customer demand.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reading blueprints, specifications, and drawings.
• Setting up various machines including tools changes and offsets, compensation and conditional switches.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions.
• Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces while adhering to standards.
• Maintaining specifications by observing and taking measurements.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions, adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Documenting actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publication, etc.
• Communicating status of work orders and irregularities.
• Explore opportunities to add value in work area.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding work order, blueprints, control plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, critical surfaces/edges, and machining parameters while interpreting geometric dimension and tolerances (GD&T).
• Understanding work instructions ad zero/reference points.
• Understanding of basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Positive and proactive attitude toward completing work orders.
• Meeting commitments and obligations.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Precision Machining Certification from a technical college is a plus.
• 3 years of operating a CNC machine.
• Experience making minor edits to program, loading programs, and touching off tools.
• Understanding of production scheduling, shop operations, and lean concepts and processes.
• Knowledge of assembly practices, tools and fixturing.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and walk. The employee is occasionally required to bend and stoop, push and pull, reach above shoulder level, kneel, squat, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.