CNC Machine Operator (Weekend Shift)

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to produce machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, in the manufacturing process of skylight component parts according to production standards and plans.

Standard Work Schedule: Friday – Sunday (6:00am – 6:00pm) (Incentivized to 40 hrs.)

Pay Range: $24.77 -- $28.28 with $1.00 shift differential included. Compensation is based on the skills and experience of the candidate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reviews work orders, blueprints, and materials and runs machine in accordance with specification and production requirements.
• Programs by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Set-up by installing and adjusting jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ensures production, quality and safety standards are met.
• Performs cleaning and maintaining of 5’s practices.
• Performs other assignments as directed by local supervision.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Functional and technical skills are required.
• Good math and computer skills are required.
• Controls and instrumentation experience are required.
• Tooling experience is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with being an assistant or machine operator required (CNC machine operator preferred).
• Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
• Understanding of metric measurement systems is required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a production environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and utilize blueprints.
• Heavy lifting may be required for this position.
• Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as needed.
• The desire and ability to work in a team environment demonstrated through a positive quality, safety, attendance and good work history.
• Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.
  
  

Employee Benefits:

Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:

• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Company Holidays
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Service Recognition Program
• And Much More