Job Type

Full-time
Description
Job Title: CNC Operator
Reports to: General Manager
Shifts: 2nd
Operating Positions - ANCA 5-Axis, Swiss Screw Machine, Haas Vertical Mill, and Mazak Lathe
GWS is the North American leader in the design and manufacturing of custom cutting tools. Servicing industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Energy, and General Engineering. As the fastest growing company in our industry, the career opportunities are numerous and the pathways for advancement are nearly limitless.
Job Summary: The CNC Operator will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide cutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programs. Facilitates and operates CNC machines by programming, setup, operating the CNC machine, inspecting tools for visible flaws, and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.
As a CNC Operator, you are responsible for:

• Setup and offsets as required.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints.
• Inspection of tools for defects using quality control tools.
• Accurate programming and machine operation.
• Consistently evaluate the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC tool and cutter grinder machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.
• Communicating quality issues to programmers and/or the General Manager.
• Pulling material for upcoming jobs
• Checking machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but not required.
• Well-rounded knowledge of cutters, inserts, and feeds/speeds is preferred but not required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous CNC Operator experience is preferred but not required.
• Programming experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits/Compensation

• PTO with an additional 11 paid holidays per year
• Retirement 401k employer match
• Pre-tax 401k and post-tax 401k Roth retirement savings plan options
• 100% Match of Employee contributions into an HSA up to the IRS annual limit
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Basic and voluntary life insurance options
• Short and long-term disability options
• Premium pay for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Employee referral bonuses