CNC Operator I - Entry-US

Safety

• Perform pre-operation checks for both individual machines and work area.
• Perform safety inspections required for individual machines and associated equipment.
• Select proper cutters, determine and adjust feeds and speeds as needed, and replace cutters when dull.
• Make machine set-up’s when standard procedures are not established.
• Operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously.
• Select and install CNC programs and make minor adjustments to meet product specifications as needed.
• Suggest and submit major CNC program changes and efficiency improvements to supervisor/technician/engineer.

Quality

• Inspect parts to meet established ISO requirements.

Delivery

• Process shop orders to meet established due dates.

Cost

• Responsible for tracking and problem solving of the materials used and efficient equipment use to reduce cost.

Inventoriable

• Responsible for management of WIP and components (i.e., carbide inserts, drills, cutters, tool holders, etc.).
• Monitor supplies per established Kanban system.

Lean

• Participate in lean events and utilize lean processes in daily duties.

TPM

• Perform daily required TPM on fork lift and associated equipment.

5S

• Perform daily required 5S activities for fork lift and work area.

Data

• Accurate and timely recording of required data (i.e. Production, Quality, etc).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
• Completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading training.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
• A minimum of three years of turning, milling and/or Bar & Chucking Machine Operatorexperience.
• Forklift operator’s license.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software.
• Certification as a Journeyman in the metal trades industry, or current enrollment in an Apprentice Machinist Program is preferred.

Competencies

• Adaptability.
• Analytical Skills.
• Commitment to Excellence.
• Communication.
• Conscious Restraint/Maturity.
• Initiative.
• Integrity.
• Practical Judgment/Disciplined.
• Problem Solving.
• Sense of Urgency/Proactivity.
• Teamwork.