What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Operator position at Clover Machine Ltd?
CNC Setup Operator / Machinist
Clover Machine Ltd – Alliance, OH
Schedule: Flexible 4-Day (10hr) or 4.5-Day (9hr Half-Day Friday)
Pay: $35.00 per hour- minimum three years experience.
If you have more than five years of experience, we are willing to offer more per hour.
The Opportunity
We are a specialized, independent machine shop in Alliance seeking a skilled CNC Setup Operator with a high degree of technical autonomy. This is a low-volume, high-variety production environment. You will work directly with the owner to manage complex jobs, primarily involving castings and precision components.
Key Responsibilities
- Setup & Operation: Perform full setups and operations on CNC Lathes and Horizontal Machining Centers (HMCs).
- G-code: Programs are provided, but you must be able to read, verify, and make minor edits to G-code (checking tool offsets, coordinates, and program flow) prior to cycle start.
- Quality & Precision: Take full ownership of your output. You must be able to use micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges to maintain tolerances.
- Troubleshooting: Collaborate directly with the owner to optimize tool paths, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and refine shop processes.
- Shop Stewardship: Maintain a clean workspace and assist with basic equipment maintenance (e.g., checking fluid levels, clearing chips).
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a CNC setup and operation role.
- Technical Skill: Proven ability to handle CNC setups and work with castings.
- Physicality: Comfortable lifting 35 lbs and working in a traditional, non-climate-controlled shop environment.
Why Clover Machine?
- Work-Life Balance: We offer flexibility. Choose the 4-day or 4.5-day schedule. Start time is also negotiable.
- High Autonomy: You’ll have the direct mentorship of the owner and the freedom to execute your work without being micromanaged.
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
Experience:
- CNC: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35