What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Mill Operator position at Advance Machine Technologies?
AMT is an ISO 9001 certified precision machine shop located in the Des Moines area. We provide milling, turning, waterjet cutting, and fabrication services. We are open 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs), in 10 hour shifts.
This position is for first shift (6am-4:30pm).
The CNC Machinist (Mill Operator) is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC Mills to cut materials (such as metal, wood, or plastic) according to specifications, blueprints, and/or work orders. The operator ensures efficient production while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Set-up and Operation:
- Read and interpret engineering blueprints, specifications, and work orders to determine material requirements and cutting sequences.
- Select, load, and secure appropriate materials into the mill.
- Set up and adjust cutting tools, fixtures, clamps and other tooling necessary to perform the work order.
- Load and execute CNC programs; make necessary adjustments to machine controls (e.g., speed, feed rate, depth of cut) to ensure proper material cutting.
- Operate the CNC Mill, monitoring its performance and output.
Quality Control:
- Inspect finished materials for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, tape measures).
- Perform basic troubleshooting and make minor corrections to offset dimensional errors.
- Document inspection results and maintain detailed production logs.
Maintenance and Safety:
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on the mill, including cleaning, lubrication, and basic repairs.
- Identify and report machine malfunctions or maintenance needs to the supervisor.
- Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and procedures, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Vocational or technical training in machine operation or manufacturing is a plus.
Experience: Previous experience (1-3 years) operating CNC machinery, preferably CNC Mills, in a manufacturing environment.
Skills:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and geometric tolerances.
- Experience using precision measuring tools.
- Basic understanding of G-Code and M-Code programming is a plus.
- Basic understanding of Mazatrol conversational programming is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions.
- Must be able to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity and good eyesight are required for operating controls and inspecting parts.
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29