CNC Operator/Machinist
Job Purpose: Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, operating and trouble shooting a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment.
CNC Operator/Machinist Job Duties:
Skills/Qualifications:
Q-Clearance; 5+ years of experience operating CNC mills, lathes, grinders; blue print reading;, conceptual skills; process improvement; verbal communication; functional and technical skills; tooling; attention to detail; good judgment; proactive.
Job Purpose: Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, operating and trouble shooting a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment.
CNC Operator/Machinist Job Duties:
- Plans machining by studying traveler, blueprints, specifications, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- 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.
- Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position (50 lb lift requirement).
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to our Quality Management System.
- 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.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing traveler.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills/Qualifications:
Q-Clearance; 5+ years of experience operating CNC mills, lathes, grinders; blue print reading;, conceptual skills; process improvement; verbal communication; functional and technical skills; tooling; attention to detail; good judgment; proactive.