What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift CNC Machinist position at Vulcan Metals Corporation?
POSITION DESCRIPTION Date of issue
Position Title:
CNC Operator
Location:
St. Joseph, Missouri
Department:
Machine Shop
Reports to:
Machine Shop Superintendent
ROLE PURPOSE & CONTRIBUTION
Must be able to operate CNC machine with the understanding of machining concept. Able to machine parts with little rework and high quality in a timely manner.
PRINCIPAL OUTCOMES / ACCOUNTABILITIES
Safety, Sustainability & Quality
Qualifications:
Position Title:
CNC Operator
Location:
St. Joseph, Missouri
Department:
Machine Shop
Reports to:
Machine Shop Superintendent
ROLE PURPOSE & CONTRIBUTION
Must be able to operate CNC machine with the understanding of machining concept. Able to machine parts with little rework and high quality in a timely manner.
PRINCIPAL OUTCOMES / ACCOUNTABILITIES
Safety, Sustainability & Quality
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Role model for a safer and healthier approach to safer work
- Report all accidents and incidents promptly
- Observe and report any adverse conditions (inadvertent or malicious)
- Strive for a culture that prevents quality compliance violations
- Set up CNC machines according to job specifications, including loading materials, setting cutting tools, and inputting program codes.
- Operate CNC machines to produce parts with precision and accuracy, monitoring the production process to ensure quality standards are met.
- Interpret work instructions to determine machining requirements and tolerances based on the written process and machining program.
- Work individually and as a team with other machine operators.
- Responsible for repairing and monitoring the use of tooling.
- Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards, adjusting machine settings as necessary.
- Troubleshoot issues with CNC machines, such as programming errors, tool wear, or machine malfunctions, to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Document production activities, including machine settings, production output, and quality inspections, to maintain accurate records and traceability.
- Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains to enhance overall productivity and performance
- Operate overhead cranes.
- Work from heights if needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years machining experience preferred
- 1-2 years reading rules and micrometers preferred
- Experience reading blueprints preferred
- Experience using power tools preferred
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems required
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions and blueprints
- Strong math skills.
- PLC skills preferred
- Ability to complete required paperwork
- Follow written process instructions