CNC Operator

About the role

This role is crucial to our manufacturing process, ensuring the efficient and accurate production of high-quality components. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of CNC machinery operation, blueprint interpretation, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup and Operation: Set up machinery to manufacture parts, including loading feed mechanisms by lifting sheet metal. Enter programs or perform post-production of existing programs. Run tests before starting operations.
• Blueprint Interpretation and Quality Assurance: Read and interpret blueprint designs to manufacture products/components to customer specifications. Make mechanical and/or program adjustments to ensure parts meet quantity and quality requirements. Inspect machinery and products for quality assurance, utilizing the quality control system and check sheets.
• Machine Maintenance and Tooling: Periodically check CNC machines to ensure punch or laser tooling is in good condition. Replace/sharpen tooling as needed. Perform daily maintenance on the machinery. Maintain tooling inventory for current and future production.
• Documentation and Review: Review work orders and programs for accuracy concerning designs and verification of required materials.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties that contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• CNC Experience: 3+ years of experience as a CNC Operator or Machinist.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read technical manuals/blueprints/drawings. Methodical/analytical problem-solving skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Physical Requirements: Requires lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling merchandise up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily. Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.

Qualifications

• Adaptable & Collaborative Work Ethic: A proactive self-starter who consistently delivers assigned duties, knows when to seek assistance, and thrives in a team-oriented environment, readily supporting other teams and departments to achieve shared goals.
• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Skills

• Certificate of a 2-year technical degree in Machine Technology, Precision Machining, or CNC Operations.
• Experience working with shop machinery, including Shear and Brake Press.
• Laser and punch experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4%
• Volunteer time off