CNC Operator

**CNC Operator – 1st Shift

**

**Job Type:

** Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire

**Schedule:

** Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

**Work Arrangement:

** On-Site

**Starting Pay:

** $18.00/hour

**Position Summary

**

We are seeking an experienced

**CNC Operator

** to support production operations in an automotive manufacturing environment. This position will operate CNC machining centers, perform machine setups and tooling adjustments, complete quality checks, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain production documentation.

This is a

**Contract-to-Hire

** opportunity. Candidates will start at

**$18.00/hour during the contract period

**. Upon successful completion of the contract,

**skills will be evaluated and tested to determine eligibility for a higher rate of pay

**.

**Key Responsibilities

**

• Operate machinery in various CNC machining centers

• Set machine controls according to program and install fixtures

• Perform machine setups, repair tooling, and troubleshoot machines within the assigned cell area

• Make preliminary checks on first-piece production and adjust tools to maintain proper dimensions and overall part quality

• Manually position and remove tools as prescribed

• Perform quality checks on production as specified by Quality Control

• Report quality defects to the Team Leader or Supervisor

• Complete and update daily production paperwork, including production reports, PPLH, TAKT, scrap reports, and related documentation

• Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles

• Actively participate in Elimination of Waste Team meetings

• Support company goals and objectives

• Troubleshoot CNC equipment and make necessary adjustments

• Adjust robot positions using a teach pendant

**Qualifications

**

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Approximately

  **2 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred

  **

• Working knowledge of CNC machining and troubleshooting

• Experience with CNC machine setups and tooling adjustments

• Ability to read and follow CNC programs and machine instructions

• Experience performing quality checks using calipers and other workplace measurement equipment

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to use workplace equipment including

  **SAP handheld scanners, calculators, printers, and calipers

  **

• Knowledge of

  **IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria

  **

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Attention to quality, safety, and production requirements

**Work Environment

**

This is an on-site position in an automotive manufacturing facility. The CNC Operator will work within a production cell and be responsible for operating and maintaining CNC equipment, monitoring part quality, making tooling adjustments, and supporting daily production requirements.

**Compensation & Benefits (Upon moving direct)

**

• Upon completion of the contract,

  **skills will be tested and evaluated for the opportunity to receive a higher rate of pay

  **

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Incentive Bonus

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Prescription Drug Plan

• 401(k)

• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Short-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health & Wellness Reimbursement

• Employee Recognition

• Discount Programs