CNC Operator

SUMMARY 

SHIELD is a Kansas City based manufacturer who designs and builds products for the world’s best sports and healthcare brands. Our lockers are chosen by the top NBA, NFL, NCAA teams and our innovative healthcare products help the best doctors and nurses serve their patients in modern, clean environments at many of the most nationally recognized health care facilities in the United States. 

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is an on-site, full-time, hourly position with availability for overtime and Saturdays when necessary. The CNC Operator must be a strong team player with a positive attitude, willing to take direction as well as be a self-starter and enjoys working in a creative, problem solving, and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to: 

• Set up and operate CNC routers
• Inspect the machinery and product for quality assurance
• Works safely in a fabrication shop environment; handle material appropriately
• Work with other team members and Shield leadership to identify and resolve issues in real time
• Maintain a positive attitude and help the team find solutions even when faced with stressful situations and challenging people
• Submit time sheets, PTO requests, and all other necessary forms and communication on time and accurately
• Fulfill other production and shop related duties assigned as needed

 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Ability to set up and operate CNC routers
• Knowledge of general machining practices and techniques
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints
• Knowledge of fractions, decimals, units, as well as basic geometry
• Ability to use various measuring tools
• Understanding of tooling and work holding fixtures
• Knowledge of material identification and functions of those materials
• Ability to comprehend and retain information,  executing as directed
• Can work independently, but knows when to stop and ask questions
• Ability to successfully execute projects on tight deadlines and to perform at high levels in a fast paced and ever-changing work environment 
• Reliable in attendance, quality, and communication

 EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE 

• 3 years of experience setting up and operating CNC routers is preferred but not required
• Casework, furniture or cabinet building experience preferred

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Employee must be able to talk and hear

 WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Due to our onsite and remote Fabrication and/or Installation processes, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of  this job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to hot and/or cold conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Adherence to company safety policies are mandatory.