CNC Operator

Responsibilities

• Safe operation and set up of CNC machining centers or other production machines using existing programs and tooling with little supervision.
• Work with management to debug and optimize manufacturing processes for jobs or machines they are responsible for.
• Demonstrate a very high level of competency with all types of metal working equipment, both manual and CNC.
• Ability to debug machining processes and communicate those processes for manufacturing.
• Diagnose process problems and determine the cause of the problem.
• Implement corrective action to prevent recurrence of problems.
• Be aware of budget and delivery requirements for assigned work; report to management any difficulties that would cause cost overrun or missed delivery.
• Thorough understanding of safe operation of metal working equipment, including starting/stopping the machining cycle, interrupting the machine cycle, performing tool length and diameter offsets, and restarting the machining cycle.
• Thorough knowledge of CNC program code; able to document and perform edits to enhance machining processes.
• Install machining fixtures and tooling using Tool Sheet and Setup instructions with no supervision.
• Orient fixtures and tools to machine coordinate systems; input machine, fixture, and tool offsets.
• Load appropriate CNC program into machine control.
• Load material into holding fixtures following verbal and/or written instructions.
• Produce “first piece” from setup while observing machining cycle to prevent damage to workpiece, tooling, machine, or injury to operator.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints and specifications, including GD&T.
• Observe and listen to machine operation to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Perform a variety of inspection and gaging operations to maintain quality standards and specifications; record results.
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies.
• Train CNC operators in the safe operation of the machines they have set up.
• Clean machine, tooling, and parts as instructed.
• Perform daily preventative machine maintenance as instructed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to add and subtract four-digit numbers and to multiply and divide.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of measurement, volume, and distance.
• Basic understanding of Geometry and Trigonometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in situations requiring a high level of judgment and reasoning.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Epicor Vista™ integrated manufacturing and accounting solution.
• Adobe Acrobat.
• Windows Operating Systems.
• Internet Explorer or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of “G” & “M” Codes is required.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of CNC Machine Coordinate Systems.
• Demonstrate competency on a wide variety of machines and controls.