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CNC Operator

Brunner & Lay Inc
Springdale, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2025

About Company:

About Brunner & Lay

Brunner & Lay, Inc., headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is a leading manufacturer of industrial tools used in the mining, construction, and demolition industries. With a legacy that spans over a century, our American-made products are known for their durability, precision, and performance. We take pride in crafting tools that help build and shape infrastructure around the world—delivered by a workforce committed to quality and innovation.

American Made Since 1882.


About the Role: CNC Drill Steel Operator

Role and Responsibilities: CNC – lathing and milling operators and tenders of Steel

 

Summary:

 

This individual will work from drawings to produce parts from bar stock and castings at a CNC vertical milling machine, or lathe, with little supervision. 

 

Core Competency:

  • Evaluate overall process for efficiency and make recommendation for improvement opportunities while maintaining minimal machine downtime. 
  • Edit programs and set up CNC lathes and machining centers as well as support equipment, as needed in a production environment. 
  • Troubleshoot and correct machining problems. Replace assigned tooling as needed (i.e., drills, boring bars, milling tools, etc.). 
  • Shall observe and comply with all Company safety rules and regulations, and report incidents to supervisor and/or manager. 
  • Monitors product quality through regular inspection intervals. 
  • Must be able to interpret technical drawings and effectively troubleshoot machining issues. 
  • Must maintain a satisfactory level of efficiency and quality in work produced. 
  • Must demonstrate safety awareness, good workmanship practices, and continuous improvement. 
  • Participate in simple machine maintenance as required.
  • Meet outlined production and quality goals while operating equipment when change overs are complete.

Requirements 

  • Experience with G code programming and ability to optimize existing programs is a plus. 
  • Experience in setting up 3- axis CNC mills and lathes in a production environment required  
  • Experience with setup and machining is a plus.
  • Must be familiar with the mechanical function of CNC machines and equipment, to ensure all safety items are in place before operation is started. 
  • Required to provide necessary tools to perform job, - i.e. micrometers, calipers, and wrenches.
  • Must maintain a positive, productive relationship with other workers in the department, supervisor, quality inspectors and shipping. 
  • The ability to maximize the efficiency of programs to provide greater machine utilization.

Knowledge:

Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

English Language — Basic knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words.


Minimum Required Qualifications and Education 

  • ·         Some High School
  • ·         6 months of forklift experience
  • ·         1 year general industrial manufacturing/production experience
  • ·         Able to understand instructions and safety procedures
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection and Hard Hats.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • ·         Vocational or Trade School certificate
  • ·     Experience working with heavy industry
  • OSHA compliance training. 
  • English proficiency. Able to read and write English
  • Medical Assessment – ability to pass a post-offer physical examination.
  • No alcohol and substance abuse.

 

In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the aforementioned knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered at the Company’s discretion. 

 

Language Skills

  • ·         English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
  • ·         Able to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and other personnel

 

Other

  • ·         Will be safety conscious and put safety first
  • ·         Knowledge of steel fabrication processes
  • ·         Must be comfortable working around heavy machinery, open flame and heat
  • ·         Should be able to work any shift
  • ·         Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet operational deadlines
  • ·         Able to work in a demanding face paced environment

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

 The USES category for this position is moderate to heavy. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, as well as talk and hear. Will frequently manipulate parts weighing up to 50 lbs. with the aid of material handling equipment and/or assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Requires manual dexterity and continued use of both hands, use of hand tools, power tools and related equipment. Must be able to bend or twist their body and repeating the same movements during their shift. Must be able to stand and/or sit for long periods at a time.

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to working plant machinery, overhead machinery and heavy moving parts.  Work environment is an indoor industrial manufacturing plant working in close proximity to hot presses, with open gas burners, ovens, and heated steel stock/parts.     The temperature in work area can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the work year.  Sharp steel filings and shaving can be found in most work areas.  Adequate protective gear is required at all times to avoid injury.     Moderate-to-high noise is constant throughout the shift. 

 

Additional Notes

Brunner and Lay Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

 

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