CNC OPERATOR

Position Summary/Objective

A machine operator is an entry level position that is responsible for effectively operating and maintaining CNC machines to ensure the highest quality and efficiency possible.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Safely operate machinery
2. Load and unload material
3. Operate and monitor CNC machines, such as lathes and mills, to produce machined castings according to technical drawings and specifications.

1.  Pressure test, deburr and finish aluminum castings to specifications.

1. Ensure castings to be shipped are packaged to correct quantity and packaging standards.

1. Maintain applicable process documentation and perform quality checks by using micrometers, gauges and calipers.

1. Report discrepancies to the supervisor

Competencies  

1. Attention to detail
2. Safety
3. Oral and written communication
4. Teamwork
5. Company values

Required Education and Experience:  High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Desired Education and Experience:  Technical training in CNC Operation or machining. Previous Machine Shop experience.

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Have the ability to function as a team
• Have the ability to communicate effectively
• Use basic shop tools, lifting devices and measuring devices
• Use basic shop math
• Read and understand work instructions written in English
• Have the ability to hear and distinguish between normal and abnormal noises
• Hand dexterity to manipulate small gauges, knobs and controls
• Have the ability to stand for extended periods of time (8 – 10 hours)
• Have the ability to repeatedly and frequently lift up to 50lbs unassisted