Night Shift Machine Operator

About the role

The CNC Machine Operator supports Cooper Steel of Virginia's goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting behaviors such as excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of the Cooper Steel of Virginia’s team, performance includes demonstration of accountabilities like communication, teamwork, job knowledge, and leadership.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards
• Ensures work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Keeps work areas clean and organized

Requirements

• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to cross train across several machines within shop
• Proficient in English
• Previous experience using Forklift

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work effectively with others.

Education and/or Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience using overhead cranes is preferred
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferred

Other Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work effectively with others.

Work Environment

• Noise level fluctuations from moderate to high
• Use of personal protective equipment
• Machine/equipment use
• Position involves everyday risks or exposure to elements that require safety precautions
• Position will be required to work in adverse weather conditions such as heat, humidity, cold, precipitation, etc.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM