CNC Operator

Machining Operations

Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.

• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Limits feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.

Quality and Safety

• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Equipment Maintenance

• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Shift Continuity

• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Documentation

• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

Continuous Learning

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

Job Accomplishments

• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience setting up and running vertical machining centers
• Able to make adjustments to the program as far as cutter comps and tool length offsets
• Able to read prints and be able to read mics and know GD&T call outs and know what the different tools are called that are associated with machining
• Able to be punctual on time and ready to work
• Having experience running Haas and Hardinge machining centers a plus

Skills and Abilities

• Conceptual Skills
• Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Supply Management
• Tooling
• Coordination
• Inventory Control
• Attention to Detail
• Judgment