What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Operator Weekend Shift position at SCHUPAN & SONS INC?
Title
CNC Operator
Classification
Non-Exempt
Department
71D
Reports to
Shift Supervisor
Position Type and Expected Work Hours
Full-time
Hours based on shift.
Revision
09/2025
CORE VALUES
Schupan expects all coworkers to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect our core values:
- Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
- Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
- Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
- Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others’ diverse perspectives and experiences
SUMMARY
The CNC Operator 1 maintains and observes machine operation to ensure accuracy and quality of workpieces.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Operate production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications. Assigned machines may include CNC, grinders, mills, and similar equipment.
- Produce the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
- Measure finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
- Maintain logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
- Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
- Maintain a safe work environment to make certain MIOSHA safety rules and regulations are followed.
- Must be able to read a measuring tape.
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in order to count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
- Perform production assignments as directed by supervisor.
- Must have effective communication skills in order to: read work orders or instructions to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances; and to comprehend or carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Clean machine and parts to keep equipment in optimal production conditions.
- Observe machine operation to verify accuracy of machine settings and detect malfunctions, or out-of-tolerance machining, by using precision measuring instruments including a micrometer and caliper.
- Conduct quality inspections using calipers, tapes, height gauges, check fixtures, and drop gauges.
- Consult with quality assurance and inspect work pieces throughout the production floor to identify out of tolerance machining.
- Consistently meet production standards as outlined by the production schedule, and manager without compromising quality and/or safety.
- Follow and comply with ISO quality procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness of work area following 5S process.
- Must be able to interact in person with coworkers and the public.
- Must be able to handle high stress situations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems.
- Prior related experience and/or training preferred, with reliable work history
- Prior knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models (preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
- Lifts, moves, or positions materials weighing up to 50lbs.
- Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat and outside weather
- Routinely work in noisy environment
- Routinely exposed to moving and mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.