CNC Operator/Machinist (Lathes and Mills)

Job Title: CNC Operator
Department: Operations
Reports to: Line of Product Leader
Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: 5am - 1:30pm

Summary of Position
A Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator is responsible for the accurate production of CNC parts for use in the creation of a fuel transfer pump. CNC Operators has a background in manufacturing, and they may be experienced in the use of lean tools. They are action oriented, able to multi-task, and able to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Mission Statement
At Fill-Rite we live the courageous pursuit of Continuous Improvement of our products, our processes, and ourselves. We do this through our willingness to: Seek Understanding and Test Assumptions, Receive and Give
Feedback for the purpose of Learning and Growth, Express curiosity with words and actions. With these, we expect personal and organizational accountability for the sake of improvement. If we don’t take care of the customer, someone else will.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Actively participates and is engaged in Line of Product (LOP) and company meetings.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
• Maintain work area to 5S standards for organization, housekeeping, and inspection. Assist others as needed to support 5S.
• Start lathe machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met.
• Complete daily production and failure logs.
• Has the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to perform to established cycle times while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Stop machine to remove finished to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Transfer commands from servers to CNC modules, using computer network lines.
• Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
• Visually inspect work and maintains quality control in product and processes.
• Actively participates and is engaged in LOP and company meetings.
• Operate manual, automatic, and semi-automatic CNC, and assembly equipment.
• Demonstrates excellence in completion of all other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• CNC machining experience.
• CNC machining equipment set-up experience.
• CNC tooling setup experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills preferred.
• Can understand and follow both verbal and written standard work instructions.
• Read, understand, and utilize gauges and micrometers to inspect parts.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Activities and Requirements of this position

• Manufacturing environment – Temperature Controlled.
• May be exposed to, cutting fluid, coolants, diesel fuel, mineral spirits, glue, paint, adhesives, and sealant fumes.
• Frequently lifts 15 pounds and may lift and place 45 pounds every two minutes and 70 pounds occasionally throughout a day.
• Able to stand, bend, stoop, push, pull, and lift on a regular basis.
• Ability to maneuver in, around, under, and about factory machinery on a regular basis.
• Good visual acuity.
• Manual dexterity.
• Majority of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting, and bending.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.14 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lenexa, KS 66219 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lenexa, KS 66219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26