What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Operator position at FAIRFIELD CHAIR CO?
A CNC operator produces machined parts by programming, setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. Maintaining equipment, adhering to quality and safety standards and keeping detailed part records are some of the core responsibilities of a CNC operator.
Requirements
- Prepares, maintains and operates CNC machines to perform required task
- Identifies specific order needed and desired result by following schedule
- Translates scheduled order to computer command and correctly enters program into PC
- Verifies the program is correctly entered
- Prepares and loads plywood into CNC and performs a “test run” to check if the machine produces pieces according to the specifications
- Sets machine to produce full order and supervises the correct execution while making adjustments, as necessary, to produce the best result possible
- Inspects and measures finished wooden pieces to determined quality and correct measurements
- Carefully and accurately sorts the different parts and readies them for the next phase in production
- Takes the initiative to check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.
Minimum requirements:
Previous CNC experience highly preferred.
Requirements:
- Must be able to stand on feet and/or walk for entire shift (8 - 12hours)
- Must be able to push, pull, balance, lift, and load in excess of 70 pounds constantly to move objects
- Good measuring and math skills
- Utilize power tools to work on equipment and ability to change bits as required
- Ability to enter program into PC and verify information
- Accurately separate cut parts according to type