CNC Mill Operator A

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner and report any safety, machine, or equipment issues.
• Start machine and monitor displays of machine operation to detect malfunctions.
• Determine and document machine set ups for each part as needed.
• Set up mills per documented setup sheets.
• Stop machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications.
• Makes all edits and adjustments as required to produce parts to work orders/blueprint specifications/sketches.
• The ability to operate more than one machine in a cellular environment is required with most progressive tools.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches.
• Inspects work for all dimensional features as required and produces quality and quantity of work in accordance with company requirements.
• Accurately completes paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time, etc according to company policy.
• Train, guides and assists other employees as required.
• Makes all edits and adjustments as required to produce parts to work orders/blueprint specifications/sketches.
• Monitors and changes cutting tools (inserts) as needed.
• Loads and unloads products.
• Must be aware at all times of correct orientation of product being placed in machinery.
• Enters commands to title and store programs in computer memory and build and maintain source files.
• Enters computer commands to retrieve stored parts data and programs.
• Reviews shop orders and drawings to determine job specifications and requirements.
• Generate or edit part programs that meet production objectives for optimum cost, quality, speed, throughput, and on-time customer deliveries.
• Performs machine maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• 4-6 years related experience or equivalent education/training.

Skills

• Good machining practices.
• Ability to operate more than one machine in a cellular environment.
• Working knowledge of feeds and speeds.
• Working knowledge of cutting tools and their application.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, planning sheets, sketches.
• Inspecting work for all dimensional features.
• Generating or editing part programs.
• Performing machine maintenance.